Large Tree Crashes into Ridgefield, NJ Building During Wind Advisory

Storm Damage in Ridgefield, NJ

• 🌳 A massive tree fell onto a multi-family home in Ridgefield, New Jersey, during a wind advisory.
• 💥 The tree caused noticeable damage to the roof and side of the building, with a large branch tearing out a chunk of a brick wall.
• 🏠 Neighbors reported hearing a loud thud around 1:30 AM, with one resident mistaking the ground shaking for an earthquake.
• 🚗 The fallen tree also damaged a car, shattering its rear window.
• ⚠️ Two units closest to the tree were evacuated due to unsafe occupancy.

Wider Storm Impact

• 💨 The incident occurred under a wind advisory with gusts reported over 40 mph across the Tri-State Area.
• 🏙️ Similar wind damage was reported in New York City, including a tree blown over in Queens that hit power lines.
• 🚗 On the Upper West Side, massive tree limbs fell on cars, causing significant damage and blocking traffic on West 95th Street.
• ⚡ First responders were on the scene in Ridgefield, taping off the area and assessing the damage.