New Jersey is grappling with intense

flash flooding, prompting a full-scale state of emergency declaration across all 21 counties. The order, which took effect at 2 PM Thursday, was issued by acting Governor Tahesha Way amid forecasts warning of heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms.

New Jersey State of Emergency: Counties and Conditions Affected
The nj state of emergency has widespread implications. It includes all of New Jersey’s 21 counties—spanning Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Union, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Burlington, Mercer, Somerset, Morris, Passaic, Hunterdon, Sussex, and Warren. Union and Somerset counties, in particular, have experienced some of the most severe impacts so far.

Table of Contents

New Jersey State of Emergency: Counties and Conditions Affected
Government Response and Public Safety Measures
Flash Floods: What’s Open, What’s Closed
Why This Weather Event Is Unusual
Emergency Resources and How to Stay Safe
Weather Outlook: What’s Next?
You Must Know:
Forecasts suggest rainfall totals ranging from 1 to 3 inches, with some areas potentially seeing as much as 5 to 7 inches. This excessive precipitation raises alarms over possible landslides, road washouts, and extensive property damage.

nj state of emergency

Government Response and Public Safety Measures
Acting Governor Way’s Executive Order No. 394 has prompted the early closure of state offices. The action enables emergency resources to be rapidly deployed and supports local emergency management teams across the state.

“I urge all New Jerseyans to remain alert, follow all safety protocols, and monitor the proper channels for updates,” she said in a press release.

The National Weather Service (NWS) also issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Pennsylvania, including Berks, Lehigh, and Montgomery counties. Although outside New Jersey, the warning underlines the regional scale and intensity of the storm system.

Flash Floods: What’s Open, What’s Closed