Tracks of all tropical cyclones to pass throughNew Jersey from 1851 through 2022
There have been 115hurricanes or tropical storms that affected theU.S. state ofNew Jersey. Because of its location, few hurricanes have hit the state directly, though numerous hurricanes have passed near or through New Jersey in its history. About every 10 years, hurricanes approach the coastline close enough to send waves over barrier islands' dunes and into back bays. According to an estimate by meteorologist George Prouflis, the chances for a direct hit by a hurricane on the Jersey Shore each year is 1 in 200.[1]
New Jersey has seen the remnants of several once-powerful hurricanes, some resulting in heavy damage. Nine storms dropped over 10 in (250 mm) of rainfall in the state, including a hurricane in 1940 that interacted with acold front and dropped 24 in (610 mm) of rainfall inEwan. Numerous hurricanes that remained offshore have each drowned small numbers of swimmers.
In the 19th century, two hurricanes struck the coastline, each in 1804 and in 1821; both caused minor damage. The most significant storm of the century was theGale of 1878, which produced hurricane-force winds across westernNew Jersey. The hurricane caused severe damage and 11 deaths.
1278–1438 – Sedimentary layers indicate a powerful hurricane hit the state's coastline during this time period.[2]
September 22, 1815 – TheGreat September Gale of 1815 caused heavy damage along the New Jersey coastline while remaining offshore, though exact totals are unknown.[5]
August 9, 1817 – A tropical storm moved through the western portion of the state.[6]
September 3, 1821 – An estimatedCategory 4hurricane hits nearCape May. Accompanied by a five-footstorm surge, damage is great in the small town, though is only moderate along the coastline due to the sparse population. No known deaths are associated with the hurricane in the state.[7]
August 30, 1839 – An offshore hurricane forced the floating light inSandy Hook to break loose and set adrift.[8]
October 3, 1841 – An offshore hurricane dropped rain and snow inNew Brunswick.[9]
October 13, 1846 – TheGreat Havana Hurricane of 1846 passed near or over the state, destroying many houses, downing many trees, and drowning several livestock.[10]
July 18, 1850 – A tropical storm passed to the west of the state, causing heavy rain and crop damage inBurlington.[11]
August 25, 1850 – A hurricane passing south of Cape May dropped over 3 inches (7.6 cm) of rain in New Brunswick.[12]
September 8, 1850 – An offshore hurricane produced high winds and 2.6 inches (6.6 cm) of rain inNewark.[13]
September 28, 1861 – A strong tropical storm passed over the state.[14]
September 19, 1863 – A moderate tropical storm crossed the state.[14]
October 30, 1866 – A moderate tropical storm brushed the northeastern portion of the state before enteringNew York.[14]
October 26, 1872 – A tropical storm moves across New Jersey with winds of 45 mph (70 km/h).[14]
September 29, 1874 – A tropical storm moved through the state.[14]
October 23, 1878 – TheGale of 1878 struck North Carolina and moved into the Mid-Atlantic, producing winds of up to 84 mph (135 km/h) in Cape May. The hurricane causes high tides and strong flooding, destroying several houses along the coastline, and washing out several railroad lines. Strong winds destroyed around 150 houses inCamden. The hurricane killed eight people in the state.[16]
September 12, 1882 – A tropical storm passing south of the state caused strong winds and damage along the coastline.[17]
September 24, 1882 – A weak tropical storm paralleled the coastline.[14]
June 23, 1886 – A tropical depression crossed the state.[14]
September 10, 1889 – A hurricane stalled offshore the state and lashed the coastline with high winds,beach erosion, and severe storm tides.
August 24, 1893 – A hurricane passed just east of the state before making landfall near New York City. The hurricane produced strong winds and rainfall along the coastline.[18]
Hurricane activity was above average during this time period. Ahurricane in 1903 hit nearAtlantic City, causing heavy damage near the shore. The most severe hurricane in the time period was the1944 Great Atlantic Hurricane. Though it did not make landfall, it brought strong winds and waves to the coastline, destroying hundreds of homes.
September 16, 1903 – Ahurricane made landfall onAtlantic City with winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) hurricane, making it the most recent hurricane to directly strike the state. Dubbed by the Atlantic City Press as theVagabond hurricane, the storm gathered media interest from Philadelphia and New York, with one newspaper offering $200,000 (1903 USD) to aid the survivors.[citation needed] When the reporters arrived at the coast, they are disappointed at the lack of damage, which was confined to loose boards along the boardwalk. The storm's strong surf destroyed several boats along the coastline, including 34 inWaretown.[1]
August 4, 1915 – A tropical depression crossed the northern portion of the state, though damage totals are unknown.[14]
August 23, 1933 – Ahurricane made landfall in the Outer Banks and moved through Pennsylvania. Its large circulation produced heavy rainfall and hurricane-force wind gusts in Atlantic City, where damage reached $3 million (1933 USD). High waves killed two people.[19][20]
September 19, 1936 – An offshore, Category 2 hurricane flooded much ofLong Beach Island and caused severe beach erosion along the coast. About 200 feet (61 m) of sand near theBarnegat Lighthouse was lost, threatening the foundation of the lighthouse.[1]
September 21, 1938 – TheNew England Hurricane of 1938 passed to the east of the state, causing strong winds of up to 100 mph (160 km) and powerful waves along the coastline. The bridge toBrigantine collapsed, leaving the city marooned. The Fall tomato crop was ruined, and half of the apple harvest was destroyed.[1]
September 1, 1940 – A hurricane interacting with a cold front dropped 24 in (610 mm) of rainfall inEwan, making it thewettest tropical cyclone in state history. Flooding damage totaled $4 million (1940 USD), and there were four deaths.[22][23][24][25]
August 1, 1944 – A tropical storm hit Cape May after passing through theDelmarva Peninsula, causing severe beach erosion and high tides.[1]
September 13–September 14, 1944 – The "Great Atlantic hurricane" paralleled the coastline, causing severe flooding, a storm surge of up to 9.6 feet (2.9 m), and intense waves of up to 40 feet (12 m) in height. Along the entire coastline, strong winds gusting to 125 mph (200 km/h) destroyed hundreds of homes and damaged thousands, while the ferocious waves washed away fishing piers and boardwalks.[1] Rainfall from the storm reached 11.98 in (304 mm) near New Brunswick.[26] The hurricane caused $25 million (1944 USD) in damage[27] and nine deaths in the state.[28]
Several tropical cyclones affected the state during the time period, thoughHurricane Donna was the most severe. Paralleling the coastline offshore, the hurricane caused heavy damage near the coastline from high waves and winds. In addition,Hurricane Belle was predicted to strike the state, though it passed to the east with only minor effects.
August 31, 1954 –Hurricane Carol caused gusty winds along the coastline and moderate damage.[1]
September 10, 1954 –Hurricane Edna skirted the coastline, producing tropical storm force winds of up to 65 mph and dropping 4 inches of rain inLong Branch.
October 15, 1954 –Hurricane Hazel passed well to the west of New Jersey, producing very high winds but only sporadic rainfall. Wind gusts peak at 92 mph inTeterboro.
August 12–13, 1955 –Hurricane Connie threatened the state, prompting coastal evacuations, but instead passed inland to the state's west. The storm dropped heavy rainfall, reaching 11.48 in (292 mm) in Vernon Township. Connie caused power outages and killed six people.[26][30][31][32]
August 19–20, 1955 –Hurricane Diane moved across Central Jersey only a week after Connie deluged the area, triggering heavy rains that reached 8.10 in (206 mm) of rainfall inSussex. The rains caused severe flooding along the majorDelaware,Passaic, andRaritan rivers. Three people drowned along theMillstone River. About 200 homes were damaged or destroyed inLambertville. Statewide damage was estimated at $27.5 million (1955 USD).[26][33][34][35][1]
September 19, 1955 –Hurricane Ione passed southeast of the state, dropping over 3 inches (76 mm) of rainfall inSouth Jersey.[36]
September 12, 1960 –Hurricane Donna moved up theEast Coast of the United States and passed offshore New Jersey, causing heavy damage along the coast, but less than other states struck directly by Donna. The hurricane produced 105 mph (170 km/h) wind gusts and a storm surge of 6 feet (1.8 m) near Atlantic City, and 8.99 in (228 mm) of rainfall near Hammonton,.[26][37] One person died related to a heart attack during the storm.[1]
September 15, 1961 – Atropical storm crossed the state, dropping light rainfall.[14][26]
September 20, 1961 – OffshoreHurricane Esther caused high surf and 70 mph (115 km/h) winds at beaches in New Jersey.[38]
September 14, 1964 –Hurricane Dora caused high tides of up to 4 feet (1.2 m) and rainfall peaking at 2.5 inches (6.4 cm).[39]
June 13, 1966 –Hurricane Alma approached the coast before turning northeastward and becoming extratropical. The storm caused a high tide of 4.5 feet (1.4 m) inAtlantic City.[40]
September 16, 1967 –Hurricane Doria sank a boat offshoreOcean City, killing three people. The storm produced light rainfall, reaching 1.19 in (30 mm) in Freehold. The storm caused minor damage along the coast.[41]
August 20, 1969 – Passing south of the state as a re-intensifying storm,Tropical Storm Camille dropped 1.62 in (41 mm) of rainfall near Cape May.[26]
September 7, 1969 – OffshoreHurricane Gerda dropped 2.58 in (66 mm) of rainfall in Cape May.[26]
August 28, 1971 –Tropical Storm Doria moved through the entire state, dropping 10.29 in (261 mm) of rainfall inLittle Falls. The heavy rainfall caused record flooding on streams and rivers. Doria killed three people and left $138 million in damage in New Jersey.[26][42][43][44]
September 3, 1972 –Tropical Storm Carrie produced 2.32 in (59 mm) of rainfall in Belleplain State Forest.[26]
September 25, 1975 – The remnants ofHurricane Eloise caused flooding in the state after dropping 10.51 in (267 mm) of rainfall near New Brunswick.[46][26]
August 10, 1976 – Prior to the arrival ofHurricane Belle from the south, 250,000 people evacuated from the shore during the peak of the tourist season. The hurricane caused winds of 65 mph (105 km/h) and gusts of up to 90 mph (145 km/h). In addition, the hurricane caused a storm surge of 8.85 feet (2.70 m) inAtlantic City, and 5.66 in (144 mm) of rainfall inSandy Hook. Damage was less than expected.[47][26]
September 17, 1976 – The remnants of a subtropical storm dropped light rainfall in the state.[26]
September 6, 1979 –Hurricane David passed to the east of the state, causing 58 mph (93 km/h) wind gusts, light rainfall, and at least one tornado.[48] The wind gusts left people without power after the storm.[1]
The 1980s were a relatively active decade, with 11 tropical cyclones affecting the state. The most notable storm of the decade wasHurricane Gloria in 1985, which was originally predicted to strike the state. The hurricane caused minor damage throughout the state.
August 25, 1985 – The remnants ofHurricane Danny dropped 3.31 in (84 mm) of rainfall in Cape May.[26]
September 24, 1985 –Tropical Storm Henri passed to the east of the state, causing light rainfall.[51]
September 27, 1985 –Hurricane Gloria paralleled the New Jersey coastline just offshore as a Category 2 hurricane, forcing 95,000 people to evacuate. In Atlantic City, 11 casinos were closed, resulting in a loss of $7 million (1985 USD). Dubbed by some as the storm of the century, the hurricane was expected to become the first hurricane to hit the New Jersey coastline since the hurricane in 1903, though a last minute turn spared the state.[1] While passing by the state, Gloria caused a storm surge of 4.6 feet (1.4 m) inVentnor City and a wind gust of 80 mph (129 km) in Ocean City.[52] Strong winds down trees and power lines, leaving 237,000 without power after the storm.[53] Overall, damage is minor, and some were even disappointed at the lack of damage from the proclaimed storm of the century.[1] One person was killed inLong Branch after touching a downed power line.[54]
August 18, 1986 –Hurricane Charley came within 100 miles (160 km) of the state, but turns out to sea. The hurricane dropped 1.3 inches (3.3 cm) of rain, as well as a 1.6 feet (0.49 m) storm surge in Atlantic City.[55]
Thirteen tropical cyclones affected New Jersey during the 1990s. The1991 Perfect Storm eroded beaches severely along the coast, whileHurricane Floyd in 1999 produced severe flooding in northern New Jersey, killing six.
October, 1990 – The combined remnants ofHurricane Klaus andTropical Storm Marco caused around 3 inches (7.6 cm) of rain in the northern portion of the state.[59]
October 31, 1991 – The1991 Halloween Nor'easter, also known as thePerfect Storm, caused strong waves of up to 30 feet (9.1 m) in height. High tides along the shore were only surpassed by the 1944 hurricane, while significant bay flooding occurred. Strong waves and persistent intense winds caused extreme beach erosion, amounting to 13.5 million cubic feet (383,000 m3) of sand lost in one location. In all, damage amounted to $90 million (1991 USD), though no deaths occurred in the state.[1]
August 28, 1992 – TheEssex Fells Service Building recorded 1.60 in (41 mm) of rainfall from the remnants ofHurricane Andrew.[26]
September 26, 1992 –Tropical Storm Danielle moved inland over theDelmarva Peninsula, causing beach erosion and tidal flooding during a 7.2 ft (2.2 m) high tide in Atlantic City. Strong waves off the coast of New Jersey sank a sailboat, causing one death.[60]
August 18, 1994 –Tropical Depression Beryl crossed over the extreme northern portion of the state, dropping 3.82 in (97 mm) rainfall.[61]
August 7, 1995 – The remnants ofHurricane Erin dropped 3.92 in (100 mm) of rainfall in Belleplain State Forest.[62]
Mid–August, 1995 – Strong rip currents fromHurricane Felix killed five people, while persistent cyclonic winds caused extensive beach erosion.[63]
October 5, 1995 – As an extratropical storm,Hurricane Opal produced up to 5 inches (13 cm) of rainfall in the northern portion of the state.[64]
July 13, 1996 –Tropical Storm Bertha crossed the entire state, causing heavy rainfall peaking at 6.59 inches (16.7 cm) inEstell Manor. Bertha also caused a storm surge of 2.27 feet (69 cm) in Atlantic City, while rough waves killed one surfer.[65]
Late August, 1996 – OffshoreHurricane Edouard produced strong swells to the coastline, causing two deaths from drowning.[66]
September 8, 1996 –Hurricane Fran passed to the west of the state through central Pennsylvania and western New York and sparks an intense line of severe thunderstorms that crosses New Jersey and is most notable for causing an hour-long lightning delay of an NFL game between the New York Jets and Indianapolis Colts at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. This marked the first time a regular season NFL contest had been suspended due to weather conditions.
July 25, 1997 – Passing southeast of the state,Tropical Storm Danny dropped 7.81 in (19.8 cm) of rainfall near New Brunswick.[26]
August 23, 1998 – Tracking offshore after strikingNorth Carolina,Hurricane Bonnie produced rough waves and rip currents, resulting in hundreds of water rescues and eight injuries.[67]
September 16, 1999 –Tropical Storm Floyd crossed the entire state, unleashing torrential rainfall reaching 14.13 in (359 mm) in Little Falls. Cape May reported a storm surge of 2.6 feet (0.79 m).[26][69] Five rivers, including theRaritan River, withhold too much water and exceed flood stages.[70] Strong wind gusts leave over 650,000 citizens without power during the storm's passage.[71] Across New Jersey, Floyd caused about $250 million in damage (1999 USD) and six casualties.[72]
September 13, 2003 – The remnants ofTropical Storm Henri dropped up to 3 inches (7.6 cm) of rain across the state.[76]
September 19, 2003 – AlthoughHurricane Isabel passed well to the southwest of the state, the hurricane's large windfield caused a storm surges of 10.6 feet (3.2 m) inBurlington. Outer bands of the storm resulted in light rainfall amounting to 1.3 inches (3.3 cm) inWildwood, and wind gusts reached 61 mph (68 km) in nearby Cape May. Persistent strong waves severely erode beaches along the coast. Isabel caused 1 direct death and 1 indirect death, with damage amounting to $50 million (2003 USD).[77]
August 14, 2004 – Shortly after the previous storm, formerHurricane Charley passed offshore the state, dropping 2.74 in (70 mm) of rainfall nearHewitt.[26]
September 28, 2004 – As an extratropical storm, formerHurricane Jeanne dropped 5 inches (13 cm) of rainfall across New Jersey.[79]
July 8, 2005 – The remnants ofHurricane Cindy knocked down a few trees and flooded roads, with a statewide rainfall maxima of 2.45 in (62 mm) nearPottersville.[80][26]
August 11–16, 2005 – OffshoreHurricane Irene caused rip currents and strong waves.[81]
August 30, 2005 — The remnants ofHurricane Katrina produced heavy rainfall and high winds, causing power outages and downed trees.[82]
September 3, 2006 – The interaction between the remnants ofTropical Storm Ernesto and a strong high-pressure system produced intense wind gusts of up to 81 mph inStrathmere. The storm also dropped heavy rainfall reaching 5.05 in (128 mm) inMarlboro Township. The winds and rain downed trees and power lines, resulting in power outages.[84]
August 27–28, 2011 –Tropical Storm Irene made landfall inBrigantine as a strong tropical storm. The storm caused beach erosion, flooding, and sustained winds of 59 mph (95 km/h) in Cape May, where hurricane-force gusts were also recorded.[92] Numerous reports of major flooding, downed trees, and power outages were reported. The storm caused the third ever shutdown of Atlantic City casinos and also prompted residents of coastal communities to evacuate in advance of the storm. The storm killed a total of ten people in the state.
September 7–9, 2011 – The remnants ofTropical Storm Lee causes heavy rain across all of the state. In Phillipsburg, 9.55 in of rain fell. Moderate to severe flooding occurred in Western portions of the state.
October 29–30, 2012 –Hurricane Sandy reached within 50 miles of the coastline before moving ashore in Brigantine as an extratropical cyclone. The storm brought hurricane-force winds, record low pressure, and a momentous storm surge along areas of the coast. The storm became the worst hurricane to affect the state on record, killing 37 and causing nearly $30 billion in damages. Widespread devastation is noted, particularly onLong Beach Island and theBarnegat Peninsula, where theSeaside Heights boardwalk collapses into the ocean. Further north, storm surge flooding caused massive destruction along theRaritan Bay and traps thousands inHoboken. All ofNew Jersey Transit'scommuter rail operations were affected, with some lines out of service for over a month, and inundation of rolling stock stored in NJ Transit'sMeadowlands yard. Sandy also caused the worst power outage in state history, blacking out over 2 million households.
June 7, 2013 –Tropical Storm Andrea passes through New Jersey as a post-tropical storm, causing heavy rainfall throughout the state and forcing an emergency plane landing atNewark Airport. Rainfall peaks at 5 inches inOceanport.
October 6, 2013 – Moisture associated with the remnants ofTropical Storm Karen drops locally heavy rains across New Jersey, causing minor street flooding.
July 4, 2014 –Hurricane Arthur passes to the east of New Jersey. The storm produces moderate rainfall along the coast, though winds remain generally below tropical storm force. Strong waves buffet the coastline, and someholiday celebrations in the state were cancelled or postponed.
August 28, 2014 –Hurricane Cristobal passes well offshore of the state but generates strong waves and rip currents that kill 2 inSandy Hook.
June 21, 2015 – The remnants ofTropical Storm Bill pass through the state, dropping heavy rain but causing no damage.
October 1, 2015 –Hurricane Joaquin briefly threatens to approach or strike New Jersey, forcing the state to begin storm preparations. Officials inAtlantic City discuss the possibility of evacuations, though an order never materializes. Joaquin instead turns away long before affecting the shoreline.
October 28, 2015 – The remnants ofHurricane Patricia pass through the Northeast. Heavy rain and gusty winds cause downed tree limbs, power outages, and flooding throughout the state.
September 5, 2016 –Hurricane Hermine meanders off the coast as a powerful post-tropical cyclone. The state thoroughly prepares for the storm's arrival during the busyholiday weekend. Hermine moves further east than forecasted and impacts are much less than expected. Strong waves and minor coastal flooding occur along the coastline.
October 8, 2016 –Hurricane Matthew interacts with a frontal system, bringing light rain to the state.
June 24, 2017 – The remnants ofTropical Storm Cindy brought strong winds to portions of New Jersey. Numerous powerlines and trees were downed in parts of southern and central parts of New Jersey. Two EF-0 tornadoes related to the system touched down inHowell Township, the first one touching down in the Fort Plains area damaging a Home Depot, Chase Bank, a strip mall, an ice cream parlor and downing trees and powerlines. The second one hit a park in the Oak Glen area.
September 3, 2017 – The remnants ofHurricane Harvey hit New Jersey on Labor Day weekend, causing minimal damage.
September 19, 2017 – Large waves fromHurricane Jose cause beach erosion along theJersey Shore. Moderate rainfall and winds of 25-40 mph also occur across the state.[93]
September 27, 2017 –Hurricane Maria brings showers and some gusty winds to the shore.
October 29, 2017 – A post-tropical system that was onceTropical Storm Philippe passes east of the shore and brings 1–4 in of rain.[94] The winds occasionally gusted over 40 mph and sustained winds were 15-30 mph.
September 8–10, 2018 – The remnants ofTropical Storm Gordon affect the state for 3 days, dropping up to 3-6 inches in parts of the state, along with wind gusts reaching up to 40 mph.
September 17, 2018 – The remnants ofHurricane Florence brought light to moderate rainfall to the state, with South Jersey receiving up to 3 in of rain.
October 11–12, 2018 – The remnants ofHurricane Michael brought flash flooding to parts of Northern New Jersey.[95]
July 16–17, 2019 –Hurricane Barry's remnant moisture brought severe thunderstorms to the region. Trees were reported down and power outages occurred inEwing, New Jersey.[96]
September 6, 2019 –Hurricane Dorian brought gusty winds and showers to the state, especially the shore. Winds as high as 45 mph were reported, along with light rainfall and foggy, cloudy conditions.[97]
July 10, 2020 –Tropical Storm Fay made landfall just northeast ofAtlantic City, New Jersey, with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (80 km/h).[98] Four people drowned due to rip currents along the coast.[99] Fay was the first landfalling cyclone since Sandy in 2012 and the first fully tropical cyclone to make landfall in New Jersey since Irene in 2011.[100]
August 4, 2020 –Tropical Storm Isaias moved up the east coast of the United States, bringing wind gusts of 75 mph (120 km/h) to Cape May, as well as Berkeley Township.[101] Rainfall reached 5.41 in (137 mm) in Logan Township.[102] GovernorPhil Murphy declared a state of emergency as 1.36 million people were reported without power throughout the state.[103][104] Isaias spawned two tornadoes in the state.[105] A 21-year-old man drowned off the coast ofCape May, New Jersey due to strong rip currents and rough surf.[106]
August 29, 2020 –Hurricane Laura's remnant energy brought 4.92 in (125 mm) of rainfall and 33 mph (53 km/h) wind gusts to the state.[100]
September 18–19, 2020 –Hurricane Sally's remnants brought 0.74 in (19 mm) of rainfall and 35 mph (56 km/h) wind gusts to the state.[100]
September 27–28, 2020 –Tropical Storm Beta's remnants brought 0.51 in (13 mm) of rainfall and 29 mph (47 km/h) wind gusts to the state.[100]
October 11–12, 2020 –Hurricane Delta's remnants affect New Jersey and surrounding states. A peak rainfall amount of 3.67 inches (93 mm) was recorded inWest Creek, and a top wind gust of 42 miles per hour (68 km/h) was recorded inSea Girt.[107]
October 29–31, 2020 –Post-Tropical Storm Zeta passes through the state, bringing high winds and heavy rainfall. A peak rainfall amount of 4.06 in (103 mm) and a wind gust of 45 mph (72 km/h) were recorded. A low pressure of 29.30 inches of mercury (992 mbar) was also recorded.[100]
July 8–9, 2021 –Tropical Storm Elsa moved up the east coast of the United States, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to the state overnight through the morning of July 9. Elsa spawned two tornadoes in the state.[108]
August 16–20, 2021 –Tropical Storm Fred moved through the eastern United States, bringing rainfall to the northern portion of the state.[109]
August 21–24, 2021 –Tropical Storm Henri looped through New England, bringing heavy rainfall and flash flooding to northern New Jersey.[110]
September 1, 2021 – The remnants ofHurricane Ida hit New Jersey on September 1, bringing tornadoes and flash flooding, a raretornado emergency was issued for the city ofTrenton at the same time aflash flood emergency was also in effect for Trenton.[111][112] As the remnants moved over more of the state, two more flash flood emergencies were issued for parts of the state, one for theEdison area, and another for theElizabeth area.[113][114] In total 23 people died in the state.[115]
October 27, 2021 – Theprecursor to Tropical Storm Wanda dropped heavy rainfall across the United States, causing one fatality in the state when a driver was struck by a fallen tree branch.[117]
September 27-29, 2024 -Hurricane Helene drops light rainfall and causes breezy conditions in the NYC metro.[126] This would be the last measured precipitation in the region until November.[127]
Tropical cyclones affect New Jersey the most during the month of September, though the state has experienced tropical cyclones throughout the hurricane season, excluding November. Storms affect the state most in September due to peak warmth in water temperatures. No recorded storm has affected the state between November and May except for Hurricanes Gordon and Nicole in November 1994 and 2022 respectively.[1]
Most tropical cyclones that impact New Jersey only cause rainfall or strong waves, though a few have caused deaths in the state, including the following:
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