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NJ Storm Unleashes 60 MPH Winds, Flash Floods
12 Jul
Summary
- Severe thunderstorms and flash floods hit Camden and Gloucester counties.
- Winds up to 60 mph and quarter-size hail were reported.
- Heavy rain, 1.5 to 3 inches per hour, caused flash flooding.
Severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings were active Saturday afternoon for portions of Camden and Gloucester counties. These warnings indicated the potential for heavy rainfall and winds reaching up to 60 mph.
The National Weather Service detected the storm via radar, reporting that it was producing wind gusts as high as 60 mph and hail the size of quarters. The expected rainfall rate was between 1.5 and 3 inches per hour, leading to ongoing or imminent flash flooding.
The severe thunderstorm warning for Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties was in effect until 4 p.m. Meanwhile, the flash flood warning specifically for Camden and Gloucester counties was extended to 7:15 p.m. for the same affected areas. Isolated severe thunderstorms were a possibility through 9 p.m.
