CAMDEN, N.J. (WPVI) — Flash flooding inundated parts of Camden County, New Jersey, on Monday, submerging vehicles, closing roads and leaving city officials to assess damage after intense rainfall swept through the area.
Video provided by viewer Michelle Phillips showed floodwaters covering Market Street outside The Victor during the height of the storm.
Several vehicles were left partially submerged as water filled roadways.
Video of flooding in Camden, New Jersey
Hours after the flooding, debris lines on parked vehicles marked how high the water had risen.
Heavy rain also caused significant flooding along Route 30 near the Ben Franklin Bridge, where traffic came to a standstill amid poor visibility.
Floodwaters covered portions of the roadway, leaving at least one vehicle stranded. Another driver attempted to maneuver through traffic to avoid the flooded areas.
“Waterline was so high all this stuff was floating. People were trying to be a hero and make it, though,” said Kaz Houshmand of Cherry Hill.
As drivers exited their vehicles to investigate conditions, one person cleared a storm drain, allowing water to begin flowing again.
More than an hour later, drivers were still dealing with the aftermath in Camden.
“I open my door, I’m flooded. I don’t even know what I’m gonna do. This is crazy,” one driver said while removing water from his vehicle parked along Market Street.
Flooding occurs in Camden, NJ following heavy storms
Video from a viewer showed a vehicle becoming stranded in floodwaters. The driver eventually abandoned the car and escaped through a window.
“A car just came down the road. We’re waving, don’t go, don’t go, it’s flooded.’ His engine seized up; everything started flashing and beeping,” said Phoenix Stokes of Camden.
Aerial footage showed extensive flooding throughout the area.
“I think what you had was a recipe for disaster. High saturation level, high water table areas on top of that it was high tide. Those three things coming together landed us in very potentially hazardous flood zones,” said Dan Keashen, director of public affairs for the Camden County Commissioners.
Flooded vehicles were towed from Cooper Street and Delaware Avenue. At Seventh and Atlantic streets, a tractor-trailer drove through floodwaters and made it through, a move officials advised against.
“With a second round coming, make sure people shouldn’t be crossing water they don’t see the bottom of. Don’t take chances. Stay home,” Keashen said.
Officials said two public libraries in Camden were closed because of flooding. City officials are now assessing the damage and determining next steps.
Despite the widespread flooding and stranded vehicles, officials said no injuries were reported.
Residents affected by the flooding are encouraged to file claims with their insurance. If you need assistance from the city, you can contact the following numbers: 1-856-757-7132 or 1-856-757-7139.
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