Atlantic storm history

A 40-year-old male construction worker was killed and two others were injured after they were struck by lightning while working on the Revel Casino Project in Atlantic City off of Connecticut Avenue. They were pouring concrete on the 7th floor when the bucket lift they were using…

A 54-year-old male was struck and killed by lightning while ducking under a tree during a thunderstorm to light a cigar in Hammonton. In 1963, the man's father was also struck and killed by lightning. A 38 year-old male cousin was seriously injured by the same lightning strike. T…

A thunderstorm with small hail that started after the outdoor graduation ceremony began at Absegami High School in Galloway Township caused panic as people left the ceremony and made dashes for shelter. About 10 individuals suffered either seizures, panic and/or asthma attacks, t…

A gust front outrunning a cluster of severe thunderstorms entered near Buena in western Atlantic County at approximately 12:49 am EDT on the 30th. This gust front produced damaging wind gusts estimated from 65 to 70 mph as it traversed eastward across the county. Within approxima…

Flooding along the Mullica and Great Egg Rivers threatened about 100,000 county residents. Flooding forced the evacuation of 102 residents of a senior mobile home development in Buena Vista Township. The English Creek flooded in Egg Harbor Township. Two bridges (one was the Somer…

The South Jersey Transportation Authority reported flash flooding on the Atlantic City Expressway, eastbound lanes, East of Exit 9 - Atlantic City International Airport - CR 563.

Albany Avenue was closed in both directions due to flash flooding.

Flash flooding was reported in Somers Point. Multiple vehicles were stranded in flood water on Bethel Road.

Social media showed residential street flooding of about 1 to 2 feet in Absecon.

Multiple roads were flooded and impassable in Buena Vista Township due to flash flooding. This included Union Road and Chestnut Avenue. Some vehicles were stuck in the flood waters.

Atlantic City International Airport ASOS station measured a 60 mph wind gust at 6:50 pm.

Sporadic tree damage, mostly consisting of very large tree branches blown down, was noted along Cains Mill Road further south from the path of the tornado, but was determined to be due to straight line winds.

Tree Down Blocking the Roadway 8th Street behind the Pantry One Store. Collings Lakes FD is responding. Time estimated via radar.

Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.

Flooding on NJ 54 in both directions between CR561 and US 30.

Report of 1 tree down on Portland Ave. Time estimated from radar.

Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or snapped. Time estimated from radar.

Atlantic City Airport ASOS reported a 52 kt gust.

Multiple vehicles were trapped in flood waters around the intersection of US Route 40 and English Creek Avenue in Egg Harbor Township.

Power outages due to tree damage were reported in the area. Time estimated from radar.

Widespread roadway flooding in Northfield with some roads becoming impassable.

Widespread roadway flooding in Somers Point with several streets closed.

A tree was downed on the Atlantic City Expressway westbound entrance ramp. Time estimated from radar.

Widespread roadway flooding occurred in Hammonton. Water rescues took place at the intersection of North Packard Street and East Pleasant Street, and at the intersection of Central Avenue and Valley Avenue.

Wires were downed near Somers Point Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Social media and utility reports of downed power lines and numerous power outages in Egg Harbor Twp and its vicinity. Time based on radar and dispatch reports.

Tree limbs and wires were downed near Weekstown Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Wires were downed near Nesco Rd. Time estimated from radar.

Measured at Atlantic City International Airport (KACY).

Trees were downed at 6th Ave and Ridgewood St. Emergency management report relayed by broadcast media. Time estimated from radar.

Telephone poles snapped in half with wires down on Brewster and Forest Grove Roads. Time estimated from radar.

US 40 was closed between Weymouth Malaga Road and Summer Road in Buena due to flooding.

US Route 40 was closed at English Creek Avenue in Egg Harbor Township due to flooding.

US Route 30 was closed west of the Garden State Parkway in Galloway Township due to flooding.

Measured at Atlantic City International Airport.

Several reports of trees and wires down near Mays Landing and Estell Manor. Time estimated from radar.

Several reports of trees and wires down near Egg Harbor City and Port Republic. Time estimated from radar.

Widespread roadway flooding occurred in Margate, with many streets becoming impassable.

The eastbound lanes of US Route 322 were closed near Cologne Avenue in Hamilton Township due to flooding.

A video was received of a funnel cloud near Buena, looking towards Folsom. Time provided by the individual who shot the video.

A video from social media showed a funnel cloud near Absecon.

Downed wired near North Street. Time estimated from radar.

Trained spotter reported estimated winds of 50 to 60 mph and half inch diameter hail. Utility company reported power outages in the area. Time verified by radar.

Several reports of power lines down in the Hammonton area. Time estimated from radar.

Downed tree on U.S. Highway 9 southbound at Ohio Avenue in Absecon. Time estimated from radar.

Several reports of downed trees and wires in Egg Harbor City. Time estimated from radar.

Downed tree on Wrangleboro Road in Port Republic. Time estimated from radar.