Snow, sleet, rain give way to heavy flooding

What started as a mix of snow, sleet and rain gave way to heavy flooding, high winds and a concern over icy conditions. The storm that started Saturday night was the second to hit Jersey in four days.

News 12 Staff

Dec 17, 2007, 2:59 PM

Updated 6,004 days ago

Share:

Snow, sleet, rain give way to heavy flooding
What started as a mix of snow, sleet and rain gave way to heavy flooding, high winds and a concern over icy conditions.
The storm that started Saturday night was the second to hit Jersey in four days. Different areas across the state saw different types of precipitation. Morris County saw snow overnight. Middlesex County was hit by a wintry mix, leaving roads slippery and slushy.
The Jersey Shore received little to no snow, mostly rain that resulted in flooding. High winds from the storm caused a rough surf. Parts of Sea Bright were underwater Sunday, leaving residents shocked.
?We expected snow, we didn?t expect harsh rain,? Ava Bamberger, a Sea Bright resident, said.
Sea Bright Assistant Fire Chief Jay Rock said that even though snow was expected, floods have become a routine matter for them.
?We have a dedicated flood truck here, which will go through about four and a half feet of water,? Rock said. ?We can use [the truck] to evacuate people if necessary.?
Sea Bright police shut down about a three-mile stretch of Ocean Avenue Sunday. Parts of the avenue were 3 feet underwater.
Residents and officials braced themselves for more rain and high winds Sunday night. In addition to flooding concerns, residents worried dropping temperatures will turn the rain into ice, creating slippery roads and dangerous conditions.


More from News 12
1:45
Beachgoers pack the Jersey Shore to mark unofficial start of summer

Beachgoers pack the Jersey Shore to mark unofficial start of summer

2:33
Pleasant conditions continue Sunday in New Jersey; storms move in on Memorial Day

Pleasant conditions continue Sunday in New Jersey; storms move in on Memorial Day

1:47
More than the Shore: New Jersey celebrates Memorial Day weekend in Hoboken

More than the Shore: New Jersey celebrates Memorial Day weekend in Hoboken

1:11
Thousands participate in 46th annual Spring Lake 5-mile run

Thousands participate in 46th annual Spring Lake 5-mile run

Dolphin stuck in NJ creek dies after ‘last resort’ rescue attempt, officials say

Dolphin stuck in NJ creek dies after ‘last resort’ rescue attempt, officials say

Guide: 2024 Memorial Day Parades in New Jersey

Guide: 2024 Memorial Day Parades in New Jersey

2:08
Blood test that detects colon cancer close to receiving FDA approval

Blood test that detects colon cancer close to receiving FDA approval

1:34
'This is unbelievable traffic.’ Memorial Day travelers share road trip blues

'This is unbelievable traffic.’ Memorial Day travelers share road trip blues

0:18
Prosecutor: Man accused of killing man in Roselle park turns himself in

Prosecutor: Man accused of killing man in Roselle park turns himself in

2:50
Police: 1 person injured in explosion at Sayreville power station; hundreds without power

Police: 1 person injured in explosion at Sayreville power station; hundreds without power

0:24
Newark man convicted of robbing poker player in Atlantic City

Newark man convicted of robbing poker player in Atlantic City

1:34
Fire at commercial building in Secaucus sends plumes of smoke into the air

Fire at commercial building in Secaucus sends plumes of smoke into the air

0:51
Jersey Proud: Ashley Lauren Foundation helps provide pool to boy with brain cancer

Jersey Proud: Ashley Lauren Foundation helps provide pool to boy with brain cancer

0:44
Gov. Murphy announces $100M Boardwalk Preservation Fund for the Jersey Shore

Gov. Murphy announces $100M Boardwalk Preservation Fund for the Jersey Shore

2:10
Jersey Shore business owners hope for successful Memorial Day, despite Route 71 bridge repairs

Jersey Shore business owners hope for successful Memorial Day, despite Route 71 bridge repairs

2:07
‘It was like a nightmare. Very scary.’ Thursday’s severe storm creates chaos for West Milford residents

‘It was like a nightmare. Very scary.’ Thursday’s severe storm creates chaos for West Milford residents

6:13
EXCLUSIVE: Donald Trump one-on-one interview with News 12

EXCLUSIVE: Donald Trump one-on-one interview with News 12

1:01
2.9 magnitude aftershock hits Tewksbury, USGS says; 177th aftershock since April earthquake

2.9 magnitude aftershock hits Tewksbury, USGS says; 177th aftershock since April earthquake

1:05
Trump floats possible VP picks in News 12 interview

Trump floats possible VP picks in News 12 interview

2:10
2024 Atlantic hurricane season expected to be above-normal, NOAA predicts

2024 Atlantic hurricane season expected to be above-normal, NOAA predicts