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Tropical Storm Isaias In Hopatcong, Sparta: How Much Rain Fell?

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

One of New Jersey's towns recorded more than 5.4 inches of rain during Tuesday's storm.
One of New Jersey's towns recorded more than 5.4 inches of rain during Tuesday's storm. (Shutterstock)

Tropical Storm Isaias roared through New Jersey Tuesday bringing down power lines, snapping trees and plunging thousands in the dark.

It also brought plenty of rain caused some flooding.

According to the National Weather Service, Logan Township in Glouster County recorded the most with 5.41 inches in New Jersey. Long Valley recorded the highest total in Morris, Warren and Sussex County.

Find out what's happening in Hopatcong-Spartawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Check out some of the areas highest totals:

  • 0.7 NE Flatbrookville 4.76"
  • Sparta 3.70"
  • Blue Mountain Lakes 3.64"
  • Sussex 3.60"
  • 1 SW Hopatcong"
  • Andover 3.14"
  • 1.1 NE Pellettown 3.09"
  • 2.3 N Stockholm 3.04"
  • Wallkill River Nwr 3.02"
  • 2.1 E Barry Lakes 3.00"
  • Hopatcong 2.99"
  • Rudeville 2.66"
  • LaFayette 2.62"
  • Glenwood 2.51"
  • Stanhope 2.46"
  • Franklin 2.07"

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