Storm Damage: Trees Fall on Homes in Bergen County, New Jersey

Storm Aftermath in New Jersey

• ⚡ Severe thunderstorms and downpours impacted the Tri-State Area, leaving significant damage.
• 🌧️ Oceanport, New Jersey recorded over three inches of rain, contributing to flash flooding in parts of Monmouth County.
• 💨 Numerous reports of damage were attributed to powerful winds gusting between 40 to over 60 miles per hour.

Trees Down on Homes

• 🌳 In Glen Rock, New Jersey, a tree crashed onto two homes on Roxbury Place, with Ring video capturing the dramatic moment.
• 🏠 Homeowners inside the Miller family residence felt the house shake upon impact, and crews worked for hours to remove the tree.
• 🏘️ In Somerset County, a tree fell in the front yard of a multifamily home, blocking the front door and causing temporary entrapment for residents.
• ⚠️ This tree also took down power lines and caused minor damage to a vehicle.

Airport Disruptions

• ✈️ The turbulent weather led to widespread flight delays and cancellations across major New York area airports.
• 📉 Newark Liberty International Airport experienced 398 delays and 120 cancellations.
• 📉 LaGuardia Airport reported 288 delays and 37 cancellations.
• 📉 John F. Kennedy International Airport had over 300 delays and 76 cancellations.