Huge storms in NJ yesterday

I spent most of the afternoon sorting out things at home, then drying a small corner of our basement, then pushing neighbors cars off the street and a few strangers as well.

The note below is from the National Weather Service. It looks like this was not only the storm of the century, maybe of the millenium.

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... Unprecedented record rains fell across the region on Monday
causing serious flooding in some areas, and now more rain is
forecast to fall on Wednesday...

As we watch the low pressure that brought the heavy rains move
farther offshore this afternoon, another one is taking shape over the
Great Lakes and it too is forecast to move across this region on
Wednesday.

As cleanup continues in some areas of New Jersey and Delaware
forecasters are watching the potential for more heavy rain tomorrow.
A similar warm and humid airmass will be in place, and a very strong
upper level disturbance will override the unstable air and initiate
showers and thunderstorms. Although scattered showers may move into
the area early Wednesday, the heaviest storms will develop during the
maximum heating of the day and could be both severe which means
producing strong winds and hail, and accompanied by more torrential
downpours at a rate of 2 or more inches per hour.

The National Weather Service strongly suggest that residents who were
affected by mondays flooding pay particular attention to additional
statements and potential warnings on Wednesday.

As you undoubtedly know the ground is saturated, and it won't take
much rain to initiate more flooding and to send small streams and
creeks out of their banks. In addition it won't take very strong
winds to bring down trees because of the saturated conditions. Downed
trees will bring down power lines and many people could be without
power late Wednesday.

The event that occurred in Burlington County New Jersey was
classified as a 1000 year storm when you consider that the 13.20
inches of rain fell in a 12 hour period, and possibly a 500 year
event in Smyrna Delaware with 11.10 inches.

Persons living near streams and creeks are urged to remain vigilant
over the next 24 hours for any weather changes. If you hear that a
flood or Severe Thunderstorm Watch is issued, it means there is the
possibility of more flooding or severe thunderstorms with winds in
excess of 58 mph and large hail. If you hear that a warning has been
issued, it means that flooding and/or severe thunderstorms are
occurring or imminent.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, the voice of the National Weather
Service, or local media outlets for additional information as it
becomes available.