A complex of showers and thunderstorms produced both wind damage and flash flooding across southern new Jersey. The wind damage included an EF0 tornado in Manahawkin (Stafford Township in Ocean County). An isolated severe thunderstorm then occurred during the evening of the 13th in Morris County.  Cloud-to-ground lightning strikes peaked at 6,000 per hour as this complex moved through New Jersey. The thunderstorms caused about 14,500 homes and businesses to lose power on the 13th.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 13-AUG-13 07:40:00 to 13-AUG-13 07:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLASSBORO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Skywarn Spotter estimated wind gusts of 60 to 65 mph as a severe thunderstorm moved through Glassboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 13-AUG-13 07:42:00 to 13-AUG-13 07:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees and wires in Clayton.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 13-AUG-13 08:10:00 to 13-AUG-13 08:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMMONTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees and wires in Hammonton.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 13-AUG-13 19:28:00 to 13-AUG-13 19:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: PETERSBURG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm in Jefferson Township tossed a utility shed upside down on a property on School House Road as well as knocked down a tree across the roadway. The severe thunderstorm also knocked down about four trees on a property on Ridge Road and knocked down another tree and overturned another utility shed on another property in the area. No serious injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 13-AUG-13 07:20:00 to 13-AUG-13 07:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODSTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A severe thunderstorm knocked down numerous large tree limbs, trees and wires in Salem County. About 3,300 homes and businesses lost power.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
From 13-AUG-13 08:10:00 to 13-AUG-13 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN MILLS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm knocked down numerous trees and wires in Shamong Township with the wind damage centered around Indian Mills Road. A few homes were damaged by downed trees and a roof was blown off a barn.  One downed tree crashed through the bedroom roof of one home. Indian Mills Road remained closed for most of the day. No serious injuries were reported.

Tornado in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 13-AUG-13 09:05:00 to 13-AUG-13 09:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR RUN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado touched down in Manahawkin (Stafford Township) on the morning of the 13th.  The estimated maximum wind speed was 85 mph and the maximum path width was 100 yards. The estimated path length was 3.2 miles. There were no reported injuries or fatalities and damage was estimated at $250,000.  The tornado initially touched down in the Cedar Run section near the intersection of U.S. Route 9 and Oak Avenue. The tornado lifted while it was moving through the Manahawkin Wildlife Management area. Numerous trees were blown down or snapped along the path of this tornado as were utility poles. There was roof and second floor wind damage to the Lighthouse Christian Academy and also the Manahawkin Baptist Church off of Hilliard Boulevard. One downed tree damaged a home, a trailer was flipped and wind damage occurred to the Moose Lodge off of New Jersey State Route 72. The worst reported wind damage occurred around Oak Avenue, East Bay Avenue and Hilliard Boulevard.  U.S. Route 9, New Jersey State Route 72, Hilliard Boulevard, Beach Avenue, Stafford Avenue and Parker Street were all closed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 13-AUG-13 06:40:00 to 13-AUG-13 06:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A severe thunderstorm knocked down a couple of trees along New Jersey State Route 45 in Mannington Township.

Lightning in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 13-AUG-13 06:45:00 to 13-AUG-13 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENTON
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike struck the 911 center in Mannington Township and damaged some equipment.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 13-AUG-13 07:45:00 to 13-AUG-13 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm knocked down numerous trees and wires in Monroe Township. Approximately 7,600 homes and businesses lost power in Gloucester County.

Lightning in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 13-AUG-13 08:50:00 to 13-AUG-13 08:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANASQUAN
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike at the Borough Hall in Manasquan caused damage and disrupted the communication systems in the borough. They were transferred to other facilities.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 13-AUG-13 07:30:00 to 13-AUG-13 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLINVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A severe thunderstorm knocked down several trees in Franklin Township. Tree wind damage was concentrated along County Route 538 from Coles Mill to White Hall Road.