Camden County faces weekend flood watch days after severe storm sweeps through area

HADDONFIELD, New Jersey (WPVI) -- A storm on Tuesday left residents in Haddonfield, Camden County reeling as they tried to recover from the damage left by strong winds and rain.

Now, the area is once again under a flood watch over the weekend.

Fallen trees, downed power lines, and flooded streets covered the town on Tuesday night after the severe storm.

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"We came home and it was like God has done his thing, it was all over by then," said Frank Fiannaca from Haddonfield.

Fiannaca said the heavy rain and winds knocked down his centuries-old trees, damaged his shed, and took out his power.

Now, residents are preparing again for a potential storm on Sunday afternoon and evening.

6abc meteorologists say Camden and parts of Burlington counties are under a flood watch.

"We're probably at the lowest point here on the street and it was maybe three feet deep," said Michael Stoloski from Haddonfield, talking about the waters flooding his street from Tuesday's storm.

Stoloski says his house was surrounded by water and is hoping the same thing won't happen again this weekend.

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Meteorologists are predicting some areas may see up to five inches of water after the latest storm.

"We're from Haddonfield. You can't scare us," said Fiannaca. "We're ready. I've been working hard for three days, and I'm ready for the next one."

The National Weather Service is warning people to not drive or walk through flood waters but instead reach higher ground.

"The flooding went away pretty quickly so I think as long as we keep our cars out of the street, I'm not too worried about the water," said Stoloski.

"The biggest thing is you shouldn't be in your car at all during that kind of flooding, especially if you know the flood areas. Everyone knows the deep spots in town. I would stay close to home," advised Fiannaca.

One Haddonfield resident says his car got stuck due to the powerful rain on Tuesday.

"The car that's in front of my house, that's been stuck here because it had water that got sucked up into the engine and now they can't move it. It's a very costly repair," said Richard Rosen.

Fiannaca also said he has flashlights and candles ready to go should the power go out, and others should be prepared as well.

"We are pretty anal about bringing the flashlights out before the storm is going to hit and getting the candles ready," he said.

The National Weather Service also says it's important to enable emergency alerts on your phone so you can be aware of the weather and risks at all times.

"Definitely listen to the alerts. Even if you think you're too tough for it, just definitely be alert," Fiannaca added.

And if this upcoming storm is any similar to Tuesday's, residents in the tight-knit community know they have each other's backs.

"If one person has a generator, there are 10 extension cords going off of it in all different directions," said Rosen. "We've all been neighbors for a very long time, and we go through the ups and downs together."