These NJ Communities Were Hit Hardest By Rain: See Updated Totals

More than a half foot of rain fell on one New Jersey community Monday, prompting flash flooding and road closures. A state of emergency was declared in the state after many towns were inundated with flood waters.

According to the National Weather Service, these towns received the highest rainfall totals in New Jersey:

1. Watchung (6.51 inches)
2. Edison in Middlesex County (5.35 inches)
3. Long Hill Township in Morris County (4.47 inches)
4. Franklin Township in Somerset County (4.31 inches)
5. Butler in Morris County (4.17 inches)

See the NWS's full reported totals here.

The threat of severe storms and flash flooding still is present in some areas of the state on Tuesday, though to a lesser degree than Monday. The densely drenched ground will make conditions prime for additional flooding.

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New Jersey has a 25 percent to 50 percent chance of storms Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service, with the highest probability falling in the Philadelphia metro area.

Residents can expect an accumulation during the afternoon and evening hours Tuesday. See Patch's weather outlook for Tuesday.

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