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How Much Rain Fell In Bridgewater From Tropical Storm Isaias?

One of New Jersey's towns recorded more than 5.4 inches of rain during Tuesday's storm. See how Bridgewater measured up:

A tree remains down over Milltown Road as of noon on Wednesday in Bridgewater.
A tree remains down over Milltown Road as of noon on Wednesday in Bridgewater. (Alexis Tarrazi/Patch)

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Tropical Storm Isaias brought plenty of rain and wind to the area bringing down trees and causing some flooding.

According to the National Weather Service, Logan Township in Glouster County recorded the most with 5.41 inches in New Jersey. In Somerset County, Bridgewater recorded the highest total.

So how much rain did Bridgewater get? Here is a breakdown of some Somerset County towns' recorded rainfall, according to the NWS:

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  • Bridgewater - 3.77 inches
  • Far Hills - 2.95 inches
  • Skillman - 2.94 inches
  • Somerville - 2.65 inches
  • Branchburg - 2.21 inches
  • Watchung - 2.21 inches

The storm also brought heavy wind to the area with 59 mph peak wind gusts recorded at Neshanic Station and 58 mph in Bridgewater, according to the NWS.

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