How much rain fell across the Garden State on Thursday? Check our map to see the answer.
Weather forecasters were pretty much on target in the predictions they made before Thursday's cold front swept in, bringing much-needed rainfall to parts of the Garden State that remained under a drought watch.
Most towns across New Jersey ended up with exactly what was forecast -- from three-quarters of an inch to one inch. But steady downpours pushed the totals higher than that in some areas.
The biggest rainfall amounts recorded Thursday were in Morris County, with Chatham Township receiving 1.75 inches and Parsippany getting 1.7 inches, according to measurements recorded by the NJ Weather & Climate Network.
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Close behind were Walpack in Sussex County, Charlotteburg in Passaic County, Basking Ridge in Somerset County, Ramsey in Bergen County and Pequest in Warren County. All of those locations saw 1.4 to 1.5 inches of rain.
Officials have been keeping a close eye on the state's groundwater, stream flow and reservoir levels because of the unusually dry summer and early autumn. Parts of 12 counties remain under a drought watch, which was initially issued by the state Department of Environmental Protection in late September.
How did your area fare in Thursday's storm?
RAINFALL TOTALS ACROSS THE STATE
Here's a look at the rainfall amounts recorded Thursday at 58 weather stations across New Jersey. Click on the red dots below to see the locations and measurements.
Len Melisurgo may be reached at LMelisurgo@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @LensReality. Find NJ.com on Facebook.
