Diane passed directly through New Jersey on August 17-19. New Jersey tropical cyclone activity sees a small peak in mid-June as does the overall Atlantic before dipping in frequency throughout July. It also marks the second year in a row the first named storm registered rainfall in the Garden State with Andrea in 2013. Doria impacted New Jersey from August 28-29, and even spawned a F2 tornado in Cape May County that traversed almost 29 miles before diminishing.
The storm struck Atlantic City on Sept. 16, with winds of 80 mph. A newly constructed extension on the Princess Hotel "collapsed like a pack of cards". Donna ranks tied for fourth deadliest NJ tropical cyclone with 6 deaths and 11th costliest at just under $4 million (2013 USD).1971: Despite only being a tropical storm, Doria ranks amongst the strongest tropical cyclones to hit New Jersey. 3. The hurricane caused severe damage and 11 deaths. The only other tropical system to result in a wind gust over 100 mph is Gloria (1985) with 101 mph in Ocean City. of Environmental and Biological Sciences,National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center,one bride’s special day was ruined by a tropical system,NJ Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network. Several buildings and homes were damaged. Bound Brook registered at 14.1 feet above flood stage along the Raritan River and Manville topped out at 13.1 feet above flood stage, both records.2011 and 2012: Irene and Sandy. The storm dumped as much as 6.73 inches at the Charlotteburg Reservoir, and 2-4 inches along the Delaware River.
West wind 5 to 10 mph.Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. There was one fatality in the Garden State along with 180 million dollars (2006 USD) damage a result of coastal flooding and strong winds.1944: The Great Atlantic Hurricane, much as the Great Long Island/New England hurricane did in 1938, cut off one of New Jersey’s coastal towns from the rest of the state, as a high storm surge blocked and damaged the causeways to Long Beach Island. Of the season's ten tropical storms, seven of those strengthened into a hurricane. The build up to peak hurricane season is almost identical, but New Jersey’s seems to peak earlier in September than the overall Atlantic peak.
Damage is not known. Doria averaged 6.87 inches of rainfall throughout New Jersey, with a peak of 10.29 in Little Falls. Storms passing close enough to do damage included: Oct. 23, 1878 – The Great October Gale rakes southwestern New Jersey with hurricane-force winds.
In the 19th century, two hurricanes struck the coastline, each in 1804 and in 1821; both caused minor damage. With the peak of the tropical season yet to come, the question is whether the heart of the season will be active or quiet. 92: The Passaic flood of,Water Supply and Irrigation Paper No. Winds of over 60 mph were recorded along the New Jersey, New York and Connecticut coastlines.
The two storms resulted in 6 deaths in New Jersey and a damage total of approximately 400 million dollars (2013 USD). The winds uprooted a number of cedar trees and broke off large palmettos off palm trees. - The 1903 "Vagabond Hurricane" is the last hurricane to make landfall in New Jersey. Chance of precipitation is 50%.A chance of showers. August 25, 1933: The Chesapeake–Potomac hurricane produces just over six inches of rain in southeastern New York.
September 1st, 7th, and 10th have had three cyclones pass through as well.With Arthur moving through our region in early July, New Jersey added its 93rd cyclone to the list of tropical systems to affect the area since 1950. For the latest on current and forecasted tropical cyclone activity, visit the,For those seeking more detailed information on hourly, daily and monthly conditions, please visit the following,New Jersey