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Rescuers guide boats on High St as they bring people to safety after overnight thunderstorms flooded much of Westville, N.J. on Wednesday, June 20, 2019. ( Elizabeth Robertson/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
BELLMAWR, N.J. (AP) - Severe storms containing heavy rains and strong winds spurred flooding across southern New Jersey, disrupting travel, damaging property and prompting the governor to declare a state of emergency in some rain-soaked areas.
The storms started Wednesday night and continued for several hours through early Thursday. It was the latest round of severe weather in the region in recent days, and officials say the combined storms have left the ground saturated.
The National Weather Service says showers and strong thunderstorms are expected to hit Thursday during the evening commute, and continue well into the night.
Wednesday's flooding forced the closures of several roads and flooded out some neighborhoods. Some residents had to be evacuated in boats.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has declared states of emergency in Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties due to the flooding.
Chris Smith makes his way through floodwaters to the Macedonia Baptist Church in Westville, N.J., Thursday, June 20, 2019. Severe storms containing heavy rains and strong winds spurred flooding across southern New Jersey, disrupting travel and damaging some property. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
A man in a home along High St. waits for rescuers to come back for him after overnight thunderstorms flooded much of Westville, N.J. on Thursday, June 20, 2019. (Elizabeth Robertson/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
Parishioners pump out floodwater inside the Macedonia Baptist Church in Westville, N.J. Thursday, June 20, 2019. Severe storms containing heavy rains and strong winds spurred flooding across southern New Jersey, disrupting travel and damaging some property. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
A dumpster floats on floodwater along Broadway in Westville, N.J. Thursday, June 20, 2019. Severe storms containing heavy rains and strong winds spurred flooding across southern New Jersey, disrupting travel and damaging some property. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
People inspect the floodwaters submerging Broadway in Westville, N.J. Thursday, June 20, 2019. Severe storms containing heavy rains and strong winds spurred flooding across southern New Jersey, disrupting travel and damaging some property. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
A utility worker walks the edge of the floodwaters submerging Broadway in Westville, N.J. Thursday, June 20, 2019. Severe storms containing heavy rains and strong winds spurred flooding across southern New Jersey, disrupting travel and damaging some property. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Officials and residents gather on the edge of the floodwaters submerging Broadway in Westville, N.J. Thursday, June 20, 2019. Severe storms containing heavy rains and strong winds spurred flooding across southern New Jersey, disrupting travel and damaging some property. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Floodwaters partially submerge vehicles on Broadway in Westville, N.J. Thursday, June 20, 2019. Severe storms containing heavy rains and strong winds spurred flooding across southern New Jersey, disrupting travel and damaging some property. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
