Some roads in Middlesex Borough, like Route 28, have reopened, but side streets like South Lincoln Avenue remain closed. Flooding in the area came hours after the heavy rain, while 5 miles to the east in Scotch Plains, roads turned into raging rivers, trapping many people in their homes.

Bill and Linda Liebiedz looked out their front window and saw Mountain Avenue transformed into a raging river.

"This was one of those extraordinary storms," said Linds Liebiedz.

The couple moved into their home 52 years ago and within the first month experienced their first flood. No others have come close to what happened yesterday.

"I was in the basement with my bucket, putting water into the spill sink. Trying to keep up with it, but it was coming in faster than I could bail," she said.

Bill lost his prized Mustang to the flood. The couple says that no one in their neighborhood that they know of was hurt.

Will Reid lives on Cap Lane in Middlesex Borough and was relieved to see the flood waters finally receding by the lunch hour.

"Definitely could have been a lot worse. I'm a little less stressed after seeing the house, but it's still not livable yet," said Reid.

His street was impassable for nearly 12 hours. A protective flood wall built nearby has yet to be finished.

“It started creeping up the roads. This was overflowing and it just didn't stop, so people kept moving their cars further and further," said Reid.

“Throughout the evening, we had several swift water rescues of residents who were displaced. Our primary function, primary focus during these tragic times, are when we make sure the safety of our residents are top priority," said Middlesex Borough Police Chief Matthew Geist.

Giest says no one in town was hurt or killed in the flood, but like in Scotch Plains, the number of damaged homes could be extensive.