A cold frontal boundary moved south into New Jersey during the morning hours of the 21st before stalling. This front served as a focal point for showers and thunderstorms to develop across the region. Some of the storms were severe particularly in the afternoon. More than 30,000 people lost power for a time.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 21-JUN-16 14:50:00 to 21-JUN-16 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURLEIGH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Tree fell on a house in whitesboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 21-JUN-16 14:45:00 to 21-JUN-16 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FISHING CREEK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several power poles snapped due to thunderstorm winds with some damage to a roof on Pacific Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 21-JUN-16 14:45:00 to 21-JUN-16 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE MAY PT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm wind gust of 61 MPH was measured by the public.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 21-JUN-16 14:50:00 to 21-JUN-16 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE MAY NAS
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: Public

A 68 MPH thunderstorm wind gust was measured by the public.

Flood in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 21-JUN-16 16:10:00 to 21-JUN-16 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDARWOOD PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Two cars were stranded in water but pulled to safety by Law Enforcement. Flooding also extended to Brick Blvd and Route 70.

Thunderstorm Wind in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 21-JUN-16 15:54:00 to 21-JUN-16 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Several trees knocked down due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Hail in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 21-JUN-16 14:02:00 to 21-JUN-16 14:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail of one inch in diameter was measured.

Hail in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 21-JUN-16 14:10:00 to 21-JUN-16 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARETOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Hail was estimated at 1 inch in diameter during a thunderstorm.

Hail in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 21-JUN-16 14:18:00 to 21-JUN-16 14:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Hail measured at 1.25 inches in diameter was observed on the Garden State Parkway between exits 67A and 67B.

Hail in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 21-JUN-16 15:45:00 to 21-JUN-16 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEWOOD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Social Media

Hail of three quarters inch in diameter was estimated in association with a thunderstorm.

Hail in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 21-JUN-16 15:54:00 to 21-JUN-16 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR CREST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Hail of one inch in diameter was observed with a thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, NEW JERSEY
From 21-JUN-16 05:20:00 to 21-JUN-16 05:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROVEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Several trees and wires were downed due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 21-JUN-16 14:40:00 to 21-JUN-16 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FISHING CREEK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds blew windows out of house and took down large branches.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 21-JUN-16 14:37:00 to 21-JUN-16 14:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREEN CREEK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A microburst occurred with a thunderstorm in Green Creek with winds of 70-80 MPH. The path width of the microburst was 200 yards with a path length of 1/2 mile. Damage was concentrated on Burleigh Road with several downed, snapped or uprooted. Damage also occurred to several power poles and lines on the street.
Other damage located in the region  included damage to a Home Dept HVAC system and a flipped plane at the Cape May County Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 21-JUN-16 14:35:00 to 21-JUN-16 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE MAY
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A 80 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured by a weatherflow station.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 21-JUN-16 15:07:00 to 21-JUN-16 15:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: ERMA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds took down numerous trees in the region.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 21-JUN-16 15:08:00 to 21-JUN-16 15:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITESBORO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree downed due to thunderstorm winds at the intersection of routes 9 and 47.