How Much Rain Fell in Your Town? North Jersey Storm Totals Revealed
Rain Pounds North Jersey but Worst Fears Avoided: Town-by-Town Rainfall Breakdown
North Jersey braced for chaos on July 31 as storm warnings painted a picture of potential flooding and heavy downpours. Residents braced themselves for the worst, with forecasts predicting 2 to 4 inches of rain—and others fearing up to 6 or 7 inches. Acting Governor Tahesha Way even proclaimed a state of emergency ahead of the storm’s arrival.
But when the clouds cleared and the last drops fell, it became evident that North Jersey had been spared a severe weather disaster. While the region was not spared, the actual rainfall totals revealed a much calmer picture than expected—though several towns were wet.
Some parts of the state got water damage, but North Jersey did not. But Trenton, especially Fort Dix, got 5 inches of rain, which made it one of the worst-hit places in the state.
At the same time, Long Island and New York City were hit harder. Queens received over 3 inches and south-central Suffolk County over 5 inches, according to the National Weather Service.
Meteorologist Dave Radell wasn’t surprised by how the storm unfolded. He explained that the forecast had already suggested a mix of moderate rain and “pockets of heavier amounts” across northeast New Jersey. The rainfall aligned well with their predictions, and unlike the more intense July 14 storm, rivers and creeks this time did not surge dangerously high.
“The big difference was the spread and intensity,” Radell noted. “Last time, we saw widespread flooding from elevated rivers. This time, we were lucky—less accumulation and much calmer water responses.”
Now, with the storm behind us, the outlook is brighter—literally. A touch of light rain may linger into the morning of August 1, but it won’t significantly impact totals. And the weekend forecast looks far more pleasant, with cooler, comfortable temperatures on the horizon. Expect highs of around 75°F on August 1, 79°F on August 2, and 82°F on August 3—a welcome relief for residents who spent the past week watching the skies.
Rainfall Totals by Town:
Harrison: 0.18 inches
Randolph: 2.12 inches
Succasunna: 1.01 inches
Stewartsville: 0.36 inches
Madison: 1.09 inches
Paramus: 0.62 inches
Whippany: 1.04 inches
High Point: 2.53 inches
Hillsdale: 0.55 inches
East Hanover: 1.13 inches
Boonton: 1.06 inches
Wantage: 2.59 inches
Lyndhurst: 0.60 inches
Little Falls: 1.53 inches
Ramsey: 0.55 inches
Cedar Grove: 2.25 inches
Parsippany: 1.12 inches
North Jersey may have dodged disaster this time, but the storm served as a reminder: in summer, weather in the Garden State can shift in a flash.
