Roof collapse reported at BJ's Wholesale Club due to flooding in New Jersey
The store was open at the time of the collapse, and it's unknown how many people were inside when it happened.
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OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. - A roof has partially collapsed at a wholesale club in the tristate, and officials are asking people to avoid the area due to severe flooding.
The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office said they're currently responding to a roof collapse at BJ's Wholesale Club in Ocean Township.
The moment part of the roof collapsed during severe flooding at BJ's Wholesale in Ocean Township, New Jersey, on July 6, 2026.
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Authorities said the collapse happened at around 11:15 a.m. There were 27 people inside the building at the time.
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Two individuals were partially trapped, but were able to free themselves and safely get out of the building, according to the sheriff's office.
The sheriff's office is asking people to avoid Route 35 and stay clear of the area to allow emergency personnel to safely respond.
Officials said it is extremely dangerous to travel due to the flooding.
Authorities said no injuries were reported. Numerous local, county and regional emergency agencies remain at the scene.
Flooding inside BJ's Wholesale Club in Ocean Township, New Jersey, on July 6, 2026.
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Primary and secondary searches of the building were conducted using the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office interior drone and K-9 teams.
"This incident is another reminder of how quickly severe weather can create dangerous and unpredictable conditions," Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden said. "We commend all first responders who worked with urgency under challenging circumstances."
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"Despite the ongoing flooding and severe weather affecting our communities, all worked seamlessly together to ensure everyone was safely accounted for. Their dedication and teamwork exemplify the very best of public safety," Golden continued.
More severe weather is expected on Monday, according to the FOX Forecast Center.
The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office Mobile Command Unit at the scene of a roof collapse in New Jersey on July 6, 2026.
(Monmouth County Sheriff's Office)
The FOX Forecast Center said the heaviest rain is moving out of the area, but showers will continue throughout the day.
No additional information was immediately available.
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