{"id":226275,"date":"2026-08-20T16:22:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T16:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/?p=226275"},"modified":"2026-08-20T16:28:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T16:28:36","slug":"nj-rain-thunderstorms-flood-watch-august-20-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/nj-rain-thunderstorms-flood-watch-august-20-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"NJ Weather Alert: Flood Watch, Heavy Rain + Thunderstorms Thursday 8\/20"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/08\/rain-weather-aug-20-300x200.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/08\/rain-weather-aug-20-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/08\/rain-weather-aug-20-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/08\/rain-weather-aug-20.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/08\/rain-weather-aug-20-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/08\/rain-weather-aug-20-263x175.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">storm watch<\/div><p>It\u2019s time to pull out your umbrellas once again, New Jersey. Much of the Garden State is under a Flood Watch today, Thursday August 20th, as multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to bring potentially heavy rainfall and damaging winds. The National Weather Service\u2019s (NWS) Mount Holly office said a <a href=\"https:\/\/forecast.weather.gov\/showsigwx.php?warnzone=NJZ020&amp;warncounty=NJC029&amp;firewxzone=NJZ020&amp;local_place1=2%20Miles%20NE%20Toms%20River%20NJ&amp;product1=Flood+Watch&amp;lat=39.9769&amp;lon=-74.1611\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flood watch<\/a> is in effect from noon Thursday, August 20th, through late tonight across portions of central, southern, and coastal New Jersey. Meanwhile, the NWS office in New York has issued a separate <a href=\"https:\/\/forecast.weather.gov\/showsigwx.php?warnzone=NJZ105&amp;warncounty=NJC013&amp;firewxzone=NJZ105&amp;local_place1=Maplewood%20NJ&amp;product1=Hazardous+Weather+Outlook&amp;lat=40.7267&amp;lon=-74.2673\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flood watch<\/a> for parts of northeast New Jersey beginning at 2PM Thursday and continuing through late tonight. Together, the watches cover a <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/new-jersey-fair-act-ai-rent-setting-ban\/\">majority of the state<\/a>. <strong>Read on for everything to know about the storm watch in effect for August 20, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-226277\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/08\/rain-weather-aug-20-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/08\/rain-weather-aug-20-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/08\/rain-weather-aug-20-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/08\/rain-weather-aug-20-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/08\/rain-weather-aug-20-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/08\/rain-weather-aug-20.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What NJ Residents Should Know About The Flood Watch<\/h2>\n<p>According to an <a href=\"https:\/\/forecast.weather.gov\/showsigwx.php?warnzone=NJZ020&amp;warncounty=NJC029&amp;firewxzone=NJZ020&amp;local_place1=2%20Miles%20NE%20Toms%20River%20NJ&amp;product1=Flood+Watch&amp;lat=39.9769&amp;lon=-74.1611\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">early-morning alert<\/a> issued by NWS Mount Holly on Thursday, August 20th, multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through this evening, with a potential rainfall rate of 1 to 3 inches per hour. Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are possible, with localized areas potentially receiving 3 to 5 inches. Those higher totals could lead to flash flooding.<\/p>\n<p>The NWS warns that flooding could occur in poor-drainage and urban areas, while creeks and streams may rise above their banks. Excessive runoff could also cause flooding along rivers, streams, low-lying areas, and other locations prone to flooding. The threat may be particularly concerning if multiple storms move over the same areas, allowing rainfall to quickly accumulate.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Read More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/new-jersey-fair-act-ai-rent-setting-ban\/\">New Jersey Just Banned AI-Driven Rent-Setting Software<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>According to the NWS, if strong-to-severe thunderstorms develop, they could produce damaging winds, hail, and even tornadoes.<\/p>\n<p>The NWS recommends monitoring later forecasts and being prepared to take action if flash flood warnings are issued. Drivers should use extra caution during periods of heavy rain and avoid driving through flooded roadways. Water levels can rise quickly, especially in low-lying areas and locations with poor drainage. Residents in flood-prone areas may also want to secure outdoor items and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions as storms move through. For the latest weather information in your area, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/alerts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NWS website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Which NJ Counties Are Under A Flood Watch?<\/h2>\n<p>According to the NWS, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/safety\/flood-watch-warning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flood watch<\/a> is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding. It doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that flooding will occur, but it is possible.<\/p>\n<p>As of 12PM on Thursday, August 20th, the following New Jersey counties are under flood watch:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Atlantic County<\/li>\n<li>Bergen County<\/li>\n<li>Burlington County<\/li>\n<li>Camden County<\/li>\n<li>Cumberland County<\/li>\n<li>Essex County<\/li>\n<li>Gloucester County<\/li>\n<li>Hudson County<\/li>\n<li>Hunterdon County<\/li>\n<li>Mercer County<\/li>\n<li>Middlesex County<\/li>\n<li>Monmouth County<\/li>\n<li>Ocean County<\/li>\n<li>Passaic County<\/li>\n<li>Salem County<\/li>\n<li>Somerset County<\/li>\n<li>Union County<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The watch also covers portions of northern Delaware and southeastern Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>See More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/american-idol-audition-nj-2026\/\">Could You Be the Next American Idol? NJ Auditions Are Coming This Month<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>What About The Rest Of The Week In NJ?<\/h2>\n<p>For now, Thursday appears to be the main weather concern. According to a hazardous weather outlook from the NWS, hazardous weather is not expected Friday through Wednesday. Still, residents should keep up-to-date on the forecast, particularly Thursday afternoon and evening, when thunderstorms and the heaviest rainfall are expected.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Follow @thenewjerseygirl on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thelocalgirlhq\/?hl=en\"><span class=\"s1\">Instagram<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;+&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thelocalgirlhq?lang=en\"><span class=\"s1\">TikTok<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;for the latest updates on Hoboken, Montclair, Bergen County, and more,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.myflodesk.com\/xdt5qdr3st\"><span class=\"s1\">sign up for our weekly newsletter here<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;that shares everything you missed each week, and check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/\"><span class=\"s1\">events calendar<\/span><\/a>, which has over 100+ events weekly to peruse.<\/p>\n<div class=\"categories\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">News<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>storm watchIt\u2019s time to pull out your umbrellas once again, New Jersey. 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