The record
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| event_type | Heavy Rain |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 5,637,037 |
| episode_id | 2,075,311 |
| begin_utc | 1998-03-09T04:30:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 1998-03-09T14:00:00+00:00 |
| state | NEW JERSEY |
| cz_type | C |
| cz_name | HUDSON |
| deaths_direct | 0 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| episode_narrative | Two low pressure systems formed along a front over the Southeast U.S. One low formed over the Western Gulf of Mexico and another formed off the Southeast U.S. Coast. As both lows moved north-northeast, they intensified. A strong moist east wind flow developed ahead of the approaching strong warm front.This system produced widespread heavy rainfall including thunderstorms that caused urban flooding across parts of the region. Some low-lying and poor drainage areas, including streets were flooded throughout the area. Rainfall began around 11:30 am on March 8th and became heavy producing flooding by the times indicated above.This system also produced strong wind gusts from 30 to 40 mph that in combination with the heavy rain caused some small tree limbs to fall.Rainfall amounts generally ranged from 1 to 3 inches. Here are selected rainfall amounts:o For Union County, 2.03 inches was measured at Canoe Brook.o For Essex County, from 1.44 inches at Essex Fells to 2.69 inches at Verona. At Newark Airport, 1.66 inches of rain fell. At Newark Airport, a new daily rainfall record was set. A total of 1.13 inches fell on the 9th which broke the old daily record of 0.82 (1942).o For Hudson County, 1.69 inches of rain fell at Harrison.o For Bergen County, from 1.67 inches at Oakland to 2.41 inches at Franklin Lake. |
| year | 1,998 |
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