A passing cold front triggered a line of severe thunderstorms that moved through Northeast New Jersey. The line also spawned a tornado in Bergen County.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 07-OCT-13 14:30:00 to 07-OCT-13 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAWORTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree fell on top of a home on Jefferson Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, NEW JERSEY
From 07-OCT-13 14:06:00 to 07-OCT-13 14:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Branches five foot long and of a medium size were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 07-OCT-13 14:11:00 to 07-OCT-13 14:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: DARLINGTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large commercial sign was blown down in the vicinity of MacArthur Boulevard in the town of Mahwah.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 07-OCT-13 14:18:00 to 07-OCT-13 14:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: PASSAIC JCT
Magnitude: 96.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Based upon radar imagery and spotter reports of damage, it has been determined that a microburst impacted the town of Fair Lawn, with an estimated peak wind speed of 110 mph. The path length of the microburst was just under 1 mile, with a maximum width of around 350 yards. The microburst tracked from Whitehall Street to Northern Drive, from southwest to northeast across the southern portion of the town. Damage across the town included: A lamp post/light pole toppled at Route 4 near 26th street; a roof blown off a one-story commercial building at 27th street and Broadway; A tree clipping the roof of a home and landing on an SUV at the corner of Midland Avenue and Cambridge Road; Numerous trees down on Broadway, Northern Drive, Whitehall Street, Berkshire Road and Midland Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 07-OCT-13 14:25:00 to 07-OCT-13 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGEFIELD PARK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree fell across Teaneck Road and Copley Avenue, blocking traffic in both directions.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 07-OCT-13 14:25:00 to 07-OCT-13 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW MILFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees and wires were reported down at the Bergen Regional Medical  Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 07-OCT-13 14:26:00 to 07-OCT-13 14:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: EMERSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and wires were reported down on Soldier Hill Road in the vicinity of Forest Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 07-OCT-13 14:28:00 to 07-OCT-13 14:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUMONT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree fell on two people on Summit Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 07-OCT-13 14:28:00 to 07-OCT-13 14:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLSDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 12.50K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was reported to have fallen on a house along Rivervale Road.

Funnel Cloud in PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY
From 07-OCT-13 14:15:00 to 07-OCT-13 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH PATERSON
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A funnel cloud was sighted near the intersection of Trenton and Michigan Avenues.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 07-OCT-13 14:28:00 to 07-OCT-13 14:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTHVALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree and power lines were reported down along Westwood Avenue in the town of Rivervale at the border with the town of Old Tappan.

Tornado in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 07-OCT-13 14:16:00 to 07-OCT-13 14:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: PASSAIC JCT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Based on Doppler Weather Radar data, a storm survey and information from the local media, the National Weather Service has confirmed an EF1 tornado impacted central Bergen County.
As a line of severe thunderstorms moved northeast, a portion of the line accelerated and produced a weak tornado as it moved northeast across Bergen County.
Both radar and observed damage patterns showed rotation near and at ground levels. This coupled with eyewitness reports of a tornado was the basis for confirming the tornado.
The most significant damage occurred in the George Washington Memorial Park Cemetery near the intersection of Paramus and Century Roads and in the Paramus Golf and Ridgewood Country Clubs, where dozens of trees were snapped and/or uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY
From 07-OCT-13 14:11:00 to 07-OCT-13 14:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: PACKANACK LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was reported down blocking one lane on Squad Place in Wayne.

Thunderstorm Wind in PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY
From 07-OCT-13 14:11:00 to 07-OCT-13 14:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH HAWTHORNE
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A partial section of roof was blown down on to a balcony along Brittany Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 07-OCT-13 14:13:00 to 07-OCT-13 14:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST PATERSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 7.50K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were reported down along River Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY
From 07-OCT-13 14:15:00 to 07-OCT-13 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH PATERSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 4.50K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree and power lines were reported down, along with a few pieces of siding being reported stripped off two stores near the intersection of Trenton and Michigan Avenues.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 07-OCT-13 14:24:00 to 07-OCT-13 14:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAMSEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.75K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A fourteen inch diameter limb was reported down at the intersection of Darlington Avenue and Grove Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERGEN, NEW JERSEY
From 07-OCT-13 14:28:00 to 07-OCT-13 14:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTHVALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was reported down on a house along Tiffany Avenue.