MOUNT HOLLY – Burlington County Commissioners released the following statement regarding overnight’s severe storms and flooding:

“Burlington County has a well-trained team of first responders and public safety personnel, and once again they proved their worth last night. Nearly 600 emergency 911 calls and 1,800 non-emergency calls were made by Burlington County Central Communications and the dispatch center’s telecommunications company during the storm and flooding last night. More than 1,500 police, fire and EMS incidents were dispatched via Central Communications, said Burlington County Commissioner Director Felicia Hopson. “We are extremely grateful for the services of all first responders and public safety officials. While we are relieved that no injuries have been reported, our emergency response team is concerned about the potential for more severe storms and flooding this week. Residents are urged to be aware of the weather and use extreme caution if driving during storms. We also recommend taking action now to prepare for the possibility of more flooding. Create an emergency supply kit and disaster plan for your family.”

Burlington County was inundated by downpours Tuesday and early Wednesday morning.

According to the National Weather Service, over 7 inches of rain fell on the Delran and 6 inches fell on the New Albany section of the Cinnaminson. Other rainfall totals were 4.1 inches in Willingboro, 3.8 inches in Burlington, 3 inches in Mount Laurel and 2 inches in Moorestown.

The most significant impacts occurred in cities along the Delaware River and the Route 130 corridor, but flooding was reported in several cities, including Burlington City, Burlington Township, Delanco, Delran, Edgewater Park, Mount Laurel, Palmyra, Riverside, Riverton, and Willingboro.

The torrential rains caused severe flooding on several roads and highways, including Route 130, and small streams and retention basins were overwhelmed.

No injuries were reported, but many vehicles were stranded in floodwaters on roads.

A total of 77 rescues were performed by first responders last night with vehicles trapped on flooded roads: 60 in Cinnaminson, 16 in Delran and one in Willingboro.

Residences in 15 homes in the Silver Park West community in Edgewater Park were also evacuated due to flooding. They were taken to the community center of the development. Most were picked up by family members and three residents indicated they would be staying in hotels. No injuries were reported among the evacuees.

Residents are encouraged to prepare emergency kits with essential items such as medications, important documents, clothing and essential supplies and be prepared to evacuate on short notice if conditions worsen or a mandatory evacuation order is issued.

It is also important for residents to pay close attention to weather forecasts and any emergency warnings issued by New Jersey, Burlington County or their local municipality.

Residents can sign up for real-time alerts and notifications from the Burlington County Department of Public Safety’s CivicReady Emergency Alert system online at http://co.burlington.nj.us/210/Emergency-Notification-Systems.

— Courtesy of Burlington County

Originally published: August 12, 2024 at 12.03