Middlesex storm history

Light freezing rain fell. A COOP observer near Milltown reported 0.02 inches of ice accretion. Numerous motor vehicle accidents occurred, reportedly several dozen in Middlesex County alone, including a fatal accident on Route 34 in Old Bridge.

Widespread flash flooding occurred in Middlesex County with numerous road closures and over 500 water rescues. A total of three flood related fatalities were reported in the county, one in South Plainfield, one in Piscataway Township, and one in Woodbridge Township. There was sig…

A 74-year-old Edison man died of a heart attack on the morning of the 28th after he spent most of the overnight bailing water from his basement. Every municipality in Middlesex County had flooding problems and in addition half the county lost power. Major roadways that were close…

In Middlesex County, nearly every municipality suffered flood damage or had roads closed due to flooding. Many major roads were flooded including U.S. Routes 1 and 9 and New Jersey State Routes 18 and 27. Nearly 1,000 people were evacuated and 129 homes suffered severe damage. A …

Snow and sleet totals ranged from around 0.5-2 in most areas. The highest report was 2.5 from Old Bridge Township. A light glaze of freezing rain/freezing drizzle was also reported across the county, which lingered into the morning hours on the 27th. As much as 0.20 of ice was re…

Snowfall totals ranged from 5-7. The highest report was 8.7 from Metuchen.

A large tree fell, knocking down power poles. Picture was relayed on social media. Time was estimated from radar.

Spotter relayed a report of a large tree being blown down. Time was estimated from radar.

A large tree limb was blown down and fell on a tent at a community gathering. Three people had minor injuries from the limb falling on the tent. A fourth person was burned after being splashed by boiling water that was in a pot the tree limb knocked over. Time was estimated from …

The NJ DOT reported flash flooding on US 9.

The NJ DOT reported flash flooding on US 9 Northbound at CR 656/Smith St.

Flash flooding was reported in South Amboy. Multiple roads under water.

The heat index at Somerset Airport reached 109 degrees, and at Monmouth Executive Airport it reached 105 degrees.

The heat index at Somerset Airport reached 112 degrees, and at Monmouth Executive Airport it reached 105 degrees.

The heat index at Somerset Airport reached 105 degrees, and at Monmouth Executive Airport it reached 106 degrees.

Flash flooding was reported on NJ 27 Southbound.

Portions of Milltown Road were completely flooded due to heavy rain.

Portions of I-287 became fully submerged due to flash flooding.

The heat index at Somerset Airport reached 106 degrees, and at Monmouth Executive Airport it reached 105 degrees.

Pictures shared on social media showed significant tree damage. Time estimated from radar.

Multiple trees down across North Edison. Time estimated from radar.

Several large tree limbs down blocking roads around South Plainfield. Time estimated from radar.

Large tree and some wires down on a vehicle with occupants trapped inside. Time estimated from radar.

Multiple trees and power lines down. Time estimated from radar.

Trees and wires down along Park Avenue east of South Plainfield. Time estimated from radar.

Trees and wires down along Tingley Lane. Time estimated from radar.

Large tree down on wires on Annette Drive. Time estimated from radar.

Measured by a private weather station. Time given in report.

Delayed report. Trees down and down power lines on Route 27. Time estimated from radar.

Trees and wires down near Park Avenue in Avenel. Time estimated from radar.