Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and southern New Jersey, including the following counties, in central New Jersey, Monmouth. In southern New Jersey, Ocean. * WHEN...Until 415 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1210 AM EDT, gauge reports indicated earlier heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - For Manasquan at Allenwood: At 11:15pm the stage was 14.15 feet. Flood Stage is 14.5 feet. ... For N. Branch Metedeconk River at Lakewood: At 11:15pm the stage was 7.53 feet. Flood Stage is 8 feet. ... For Manasquan at Squankum: At 11:30pm the stage was 8.34 feet. Flood Stage is 8.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood