Thunderstorm Wind — Salem, New Jersey

2025-11-26 · near Pedricktown, Salem, New Jersey

$30K

Property damage

55 EG

Magnitude

Event narrative

A microburst occurred in the Lennox Run development in Pedricktown. The most significant damage occurred at a residence on Clara Drive where a pontoon boat was blown off a trailer and into a wood fence, doors to a shed were damaged, and a portion of fascia board was blown off. The homeowner noted damage visible on the interior of the outer walls on the second floor, though there wasn't any visible damage on the exterior of the wall. No damage was noted outside of this development. The estimated maximum wind speed was determined with the damage to the fascia board.

Wider weather episode

An intense band of showers and thunderstorms developed just ahead of an approaching occluded front. One of the storms was responsible for a microburst in Salem County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1301072. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.