Mercer County Remains Under Flash Flood Watch

Mercer County remains under a Flash Flood Watch until 4 a.m. Saturday (July 9) as a result of the thunderstorms and heavy rainfall generated by low pressure moving along a stationary front in the Mid-Atlantic region, according to the National Weather Service.

“A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation,” the weather service advised.

The weather services said rainfall totals for Friday afternoon and evening will likely exceed 2 inches in many parts of New Jersey, with certain isolated areas getting 3 or 4 inches by the end of the night.

The rain has made for treacherous driving conditions at times today.

About 6:15 p.m. a car crashed into a guardrail along the southbound side of Interstate 295, near the exit for Route 1, in Lawrence Township. Several minor injuries were reported.

Troopers from the New Jersey State Police are investigating that crash.

, about 5:10 p.m., a sport utility vehicle veered off Route 29, went over a guardrail, plummeted down an embankment and stopped just feet short of ending up in the Millstone River. The SUV’s female driver was rushed to the hospital complaining of chest pain and difficulty breathing.