A hot and humid airmass was present ahead of a frontal boundary which slowly moved southeast toward and then through the state. Several rounds of thunderstorms moved through the region ahead of this front over the course of a few days. 2,800 people lost power in Ocean county.

Flash Flood in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-17 15:54:00 to 14-JUL-17 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIDGETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several care flooded to rooftop level in Bridgeton and a mudslide on pearl street. 2.16 inches of rain fell in 28 minutes at ASOS site KMIV.

Flood in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 13-JUL-17 17:30:00 to 13-JUL-17 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANCHPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Vehicle stuck at intersection of Westwood and Willow Avenues.

Flood in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-17 15:40:00 to 14-JUL-17 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few roads were impassable.

Flood in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-17 15:45:00 to 14-JUL-17 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIDGETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Some basement flooding and high water on Mayor Aitken Drive.

Flood in CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-17 17:00:00 to 14-JUL-17 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONE HARBOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A video came in with roadway flooding.

Flood in CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-17 17:20:00 to 14-JUL-17 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEA ISLE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several cars in high water.

Flood in MORRIS, NEW JERSEY
From 17-JUL-17 17:40:00 to 17-JUL-17 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT FREEDOM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A roads were flooded.

Hail in ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-17 14:46:00 to 14-JUL-17 14:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: COOP Observer

One inch hail with a peak 41 mph gust from thunderstorms.

Hail in ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-17 15:07:00 to 14-JUL-17 15:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAURELDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

One inch hail.

Hail in ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-17 15:15:00 to 14-JUL-17 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYS LNDG
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Measured nickel size hail from a thunderstorm.

Hail in ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-17 15:19:00 to 14-JUL-17 15:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCULLVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Social Media

Estimated hail of three quarters of an inch in diameter.

Hail in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 17-JUL-17 15:15:00 to 17-JUL-17 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Measured hail three quarters of an inch in diameter.

Heavy Rain in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 13-JUL-17 17:21:00 to 13-JUL-17 17:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAN HISEVILLE
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several inches of rain fell within 30 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 13-JUL-17 16:55:00 to 13-JUL-17 16:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMINGDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm winds took down a utility pole on route 33.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 13-JUL-17 17:13:00 to 13-JUL-17 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANCHPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm winds took down Utility poles and wires in Long Branch.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 13-JUL-17 17:05:00 to 13-JUL-17 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCEANPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorm winds knocked a tree onto the intersection of US 71 and 36.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY
From 13-JUL-17 16:00:00 to 13-JUL-17 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT RUN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Several telephone polls taken down along route 202 from thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-17 15:33:00 to 14-JUL-17 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: (MIV)MILLVILLE MUNI
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Measured wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-17 15:00:00 to 14-JUL-17 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHIG LANE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorm winds knocked trees and wires onto US 40.

Heavy Rain in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-17 16:23:00 to 14-JUL-17 16:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: (MIV)MILLVILLE MUNI
Reported by: ASOS

Rain fell in a 28 minute window.

Heavy Rain in CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-17 16:53:00 to 14-JUL-17 16:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOSHEN
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several inches of rain fell in a quick duration.

Lightning in OCEAN, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-17 16:28:00 to 14-JUL-17 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOMS RIVER
Property damage: 0.01K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Gas line was struck by lightning.

Thunderstorm Wind in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-17 15:21:00 to 14-JUL-17 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: MALAGA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Trees were taken down from thunderstorm winds near route 322.

Heavy Rain in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-17 17:15:00 to 14-JUL-17 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLOWAY
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several inches of rain fell in a quick duration.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-17 14:47:00 to 14-JUL-17 14:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLOWAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind damage occurred but details were limited.

Lightning in GLOUCESTER, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-17 15:15:00 to 14-JUL-17 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLINVILLE
Property damage: 0.01K
Reported by: State Official

A transformer was struck by lightning.

Lightning in CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-17 19:10:00 to 14-JUL-17 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: AVALON
Property damage: 0.01K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lightning struck a car that caught on fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-17 15:33:00 to 14-JUL-17 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorms took down trees and power lines along route 47.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-17 15:33:00 to 14-JUL-17 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH VINELAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wires were taken down due to thunderstorms at the intersection of US 55 and 47.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALEM, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-17 14:45:00 to 14-JUL-17 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLIVET
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

Trees and wires were taken down due to thunderstorm winds in Alloway and Carneys Point.

Lightning in CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-17 16:50:00 to 14-JUL-17 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONE HARBOR
Property damage: 0.01K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Lightning struck a building, no additional information.

Flash Flood in MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 13-JUL-17 17:30:00 to 13-JUL-17 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKHURST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several vehicles trapped in water on Lincoln Ave.

Flash Flood in CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
From 14-JUL-17 16:50:00 to 14-JUL-17 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOWNSENDS INLET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding at 79th and Landis.

Rip Current in EASTERN MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY
From 17-JUL-17 04:00:00 to 17-JUL-17 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Newspaper

A girl was caught in a rip current the afternoon of the 16th and died the morning of the 17th.