Salem storm history

A gust front outrunning a cluster of severe thunderstorms entered near Pennsville in western Salem County at approximately 12:19 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 approxi…

In Pilesgrove Township, a 20-year-old woman was swept away by flood waters near the Salem River on U.S. Route 40 and drowned while driving her car early on the 28th. The combination of flooding rains and tropical storm force wind gusts closed forty roadways in the county. The col…

Thunderstorms with repeated torrential downpours caused flash flooding with damaging effects across eastern Salem County, especially in Pittsgrove Township. A county state of emergency was declared. At least one water rescue was reported. Flooding was reported in Alloway, Pittsgr…

Four homes were evacuated around the Willow Grove Lake in Pittsgrove Township. The Willow Grove Lake Bridge was also closed as a precaution. There were several breaches of water around Centerton Lake (Pittsgrove Township). Six detours were set up around the county. The worst dama…

Trace amounts of sleet totals were reported. A light glaze of freezing rain/freezing drizzle also occurred across the county.

Snowfall totals mainly ranged from 3-4 across much of the county, with totals closer to 5 confined to the far eastern portion of the county. The highest report was 5.3 from Pilesgrove Township.

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. Th…

The heat index at Wilmington Airport reached 110 degrees.

Dues to flash flooding, an Ambulance was unable to reach a residence due to flooding. The Fire Department had to assist with this water rescue.

Three days of high heat and humidity brought extreme heat indices. The heat index peaked at 110 degrees on June 23rd at Wilmington Airport.

An NJ Weather Net mesonet site measured a severe gust.

Light snowfall occurred with totals around 3-4. The highest reported total was 4.5 in Pittsgrove Twp.

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 less than 0.2 occurred across the zone.

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

Several hours of dense fog was observed at Wilmington Airport.

Light snowfall with totals ranging from around 1.5-2 occurred across Salem County. The highest report was 1.6 from Salem.

Light snowfall with totals ranging from around 2-3 occurred across the county. The highest report was 3.4 from Pittsgrove 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.

Several hours of dense fog was reported at Wilmington Airport and Millville Municipal Airport.

Trees down around Pilesgrove. Likely due to the outflow. Time estimated from radar.

The heat index reached 110F at Wilmington Airport.

Delayed Report: Several photos sent in from a trained spotter of trees down throughout Carneys Point. Time estimated from radar.

Trees reported down. Time estimated from radar.

Trees reported down. Time estimated from radar.

Report of trees down on wires in upper Elsinboro Township. Time estimated.

The heat index reached 105F at Wilmington Airport.

Several trees down in Pilesgrove, NJ. Time estimated from radar.

Large tree down across a road in Woodstown. Time estimated.

Widespread moderate flooding occurred in the tidal areas of Salem County. There were many road closures with the flood waters reaching numerous homes and businesses. The tide gauge at Delaware City, Delaware reached a level of 8.59 feet MLLW. The tide gauge at Reedy Point, Delawa…

Widespread roadway flooding occurred in the tidal communities of Salem County. The flood waters affected vulnerable buildings. The tide gauge at Reedy Point (New Castle County, Delaware) reached 8.36 feet MLLW.

Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 1 to 3 across the county. The highest snowfall report was from Pittsgrove Township with 3.0.

Snowfall totals ranged largely around 0.5 to 1 across the northern half of the county.

Dense fog with visibility 1/4 mile or less was observed for several hours at Wilmington Airport and Millville Municipal Airport.

Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 5 to 6 across much of the zone. The highest snowfall report was from Woodstown with 5.7.

Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 1 to 2 across much of the county. The highest snowfall report was from Pittsgrove Township with 2.4. A light glaze of ice also occurred in some areas.

Widespread moderate flooding occurred in the tidal areas of Salem County. There were many road closures with the flood waters reaching numerous homes and businesses. The tide gauge at Delaware City, Delaware reached a level of 9.06 feet MLLW. The tide gauge at Reedy Point, Delawa…

A Mesonet station in Lower Alloways Creek reported a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

A NJWxnet station in Mannington Township reported a peak gust of 58 mph.

Dense fog was observed for several hours at Wilmington Airport.

Dense fog was observed for several hours at Millville Municipal Airport.

Several trees and power lines down along Bailey Street and South Main Street in Woodstown. Time estimated from radar.

Social media photo of several snapped power poles along South Main Street in Woodstown. Time estimated from radar.

Multiple reports of trees and wires blown down across Salem County. Time and location estimated from radar.