Camden storm history

A 24 foot long sailboat capsized during a severe thunderstorm on the Delaware River. The boat set sail from Pyne Poynt Marina in Camden. One person on board drowned when he became entangled in the lines and was submerged beneath the capsized boat. (M53O)

A severe thunderstorm caused considerable tree damage within Cherry Hill Township. Downed trees damages homes, fences and vehicles. The male driver was trapped and injured in his vehicle for forty-five minutes after trees and live wires fell around him.

The Cooper River at Haddonfield had major flooding and its second highest crest on record, second only to July 12, 2004. The river was above its 2.8 foot flood stage from 1034 p.m. EDT on the 27th through 700 p.m. EDT on the 28th. It crested at 5.89 feet at 530 a.m. EDT on the 28…

The heavy rain caused vehicles to become stranded in Camden. In Collingswood, U.S. Route 130 was closed in three places. New Jersey State Routes 45 and 70 were flooded. Flooding along the Great Harbor River closed roadways in Winslow Township. The Great Egg Harbor River at Folsom…

Snow and sleet totals ranged from around a dusting to 0.5 in most areas. The highest report was 0.5 from Somerdale and Barrington. A light glaze of freezing rain/freezing drizzle also occurred across the county.

Snowfall totals ranged from 4-6. The highest total reported was 6.5 from Somerdale.

Several hours of dense fog was observed at Philadelphia International Airport and South Jersey Regional Airport.

Flash flooding was reported on Delaware Ave between Market Street and Cooper Street in Camden. Vehicle were stranded.

The heat index at Philadelphia International Airport reached 105 degrees.

The heat index at Philadelphia International Airport reached 109 degrees, and at South Jersey Regional Airport it reached 106 degrees.

The heat index at Philadelphia International Airport reached 106 degrees, and at McGuire Air Force Base it reached 105 degrees.

The heat index at Philadelphia International Airport reached 105 degrees, while at McGuire Air Force Base it reached 106 degrees.

Three days of high heat and humidity brought extreme heat indices. The heat index peaked at 109 degrees on June 23rd, 107 degrees on June 24th and 106 degrees on June 25th, all measured at Philadelphia International Airport.

Flooding on US 130 Southbound near I-76 in Gloucester City closed 2 lanes.

A video was shared of a road that was completely impassable.

Flash flooding closed Atlantic Avenue and Minnehaha Road.

Several trees were uprooted, some trunks snapped, and fences blown down near Timber Creek Park.

Multiple trees were blown down in the Broadmoor Neighborhood.

Multiple trees and wires were blown down.

Multiple trees were blown down.

Multiple trees and wires were blown down.

Light snowfall occurred with totals around 3-4. As much as 5 was reported in the southern most portion of the county. The highest reported total was 5.3 in Atco.

A wintry mix of freezing rain and some sleet occurred. Trace amounts of sleet were reported in several locations nearby. No freezing rain measurements were received, however surrounding reports indicate around 0.2 or less occurred across the zone.

A wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain occurred. A trace of sleet was reported in Gloucester Twp. No ice measurements were received, however surrounding reports suggest less than 0.1 occurred.

Light snowfall with totals ranging from around 2-3 occurred across Camden County. The highest report was 3.0 from both Cherry Hill and Somerdale.

Light snowfall with totals ranging from 1-2 occurred across the county. The highest report was 1.7 from Gloucester Twp.

A wintry mix of sleet, flurries, and light freezing rain lasted for about 1-2 hours. A dusting of snow and sleet accumulation and and a light glaze of ice occurred.

South Jersey Regional Airport, Northeast Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia International Airport and Atlantic City International Airport reported several hours of dense fog from late on December 9th into December 10th.

Several hours of dense fog was reported at South Jersey Regional Airport and Atlantic City International Airport.

Several hours of dense fog was reported at Millville Municipal Airport and Atlantic City International Airport.