Winter Storm and Flooding in New Jersey, March 2 to 4, 2018

Name: Winter Storm and Flooding in New Jersey, March 2 to 4, 2018
Start: 2018-03-02T08:00
End: 2018-03-04T15:45
Location: New Jersey

March 2 to 4, 2018 · NWS PHI · 48 events in 22 counties and zones

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 45 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths: 1
Injuries: 1
Property damage: $100,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 48

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS PHI wrote it up.

A cold front stalled across the region on March 1st. Meanwhile, a wave of low pressure developed along this front in the Ohio Valley and move east, deepening just southeast of Long Island on March 2nd. This large and very deep area of low pressure moved slowly east over the open waters of the North Atlantic Ocean through Sunday March 4th. This lead to a variety of weather hazards during this time frame.

Strong Northwest winds with gusts up to around 60 mph occurred on March 2nd and 3rd. This led to widespread damage to trees and power lines, causing extensive power outages across the region.

Minor coastal flooding over multiple tide cycles occurred along the New Jersey coast March 2nd through 4th. Moderate flooding occurred during the morning high tide of Saturday the 3rd in Monmouth County, most of the NJ oceanfront Saturday evening and again Sunday morning the 4th. Conversely, blowout tides occurred in portions of Delaware Bay late on March 2nd into the 3rd.

Heavy rainfall occurred in New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania on March 1st and 2nd, with widespread rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches. This resulted in flooding along the North Branch of the Rancocas Creek in Burlington County, the Millstone River at Blackwells Mills in Somerset County, and the Neshanic River in Southeastern Hunterdon County. In addition, areal and minor small stream flooding also occurred.

As the rain changed to snow on the 2nd, localized heavy snowfall occurred, particularly over the higher elevations. Southeast of the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 95, up to around 3 inches of snowfall was observed. To the Northwest of the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 95, up to around 6 inches of snow was measured with localized amounts of around 9 inches. Higher elevations mainly to the north of Interstate 80 in New Jersey generally reported greater than 9 inches of snow, with amounts ranging from 10 to 18 inches generally around 1,000 feet and above.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Mar 2, 6:42 AM EST, 1 hour 18 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 2, 6:42 AM EST, 1 hour 18 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
642 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure off the New Jersey coast early this morning will
intensify rapidly as it moves slowly out to sea over the
weekend. High pressure will move into the area for the early
part of the new week. Another low will affect the region from
late Tuesday into Wednesday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
Weather conditions will be rough today into tonight in our
region. The warnings and advisories remain intact.

The center of the low was off the New Jersey coast early this
morning and it will continue to intensify as it moves out to
sea.

Rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.5 inches are anticipated in
northern and central New Jersey and in the adjacent counties of
eastern Pennsylvania. Flood Warnings and Flood Advisories are
already being issued for parts of those areas.

Meanwhile, the rain was already changing to snow in the
elevated terrain of the Poconos. That process should continue in
our northern counties. The rain will continue to change to snow
in the higher elevations early this morning, then the
transition will work its way into the valleys as the day
progresses. We continue to expect 6 to 12 inches of heavy wet
snow above about 1000 feet with perhaps 2 to 4 inches in the
valleys. The Winter Storm Watch and Winter Weather Advisory
remain in place.

The strong storm will bring a 60+ knot low level jet over our
region (mainly the central and southern parts) for today. Wind
gusts around 50 to 60 mph are likely and the High Wind Warning
and the Wind Advisory will remain in effect. The strongest winds
should be this afternoon and this evening.

The circulation around the storm is expected to bring dry air
into our region from the north and northeast tonight. As a
result, the precipitation will come to an end overnight. The
wind is forecast to begin diminishing gradually overnight, as
well.

Highs today will be in the 30s and lower 40s. Lows tonight are
anticipated to be in the upper 20s and 30s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM SATURDAY/...
Saturday is forecast to be dry with the exception of perhaps a
few flurries in the far north. High clouds are expected to
remain overhead with an increase in stratocumulus during the
day.

The wind should be from the north northwest around 15 to 20 mph
with gusts of 25 to 30 mph. Highs are forecast to be mostly in
the 40s.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Fair weather will be across the area for Saturday night into
Tuesday. Temperatures will be within a few degrees of normal.
Highs mostly in the upper 40s and lows in the low 30s. Readings
across the north will be some five degrees cooler.

The operational models are showing diverse solutions with
regards to another system towards the middle of next week. The
GFS is showing a deep coastal storm with marginal rain/snow
temperatures for Wed and Wed night. The Canadian model has a
similar pattern, but much weaker with the low. The new Euro is
somewhere in between with much warmer temps for much of the
period. We inherited mostly high chc pops for these periods and
for now we will keep them as they are.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

Today...Prolonged sub-VFR likely and very strong north-
northwest winds virtually certain. Winds will peak late morning
through the afternoon from 25 to 35 kts with gusts 40-50+ kts.
Rain may mix with or change to snow at ABE/RDG by late morning
and the Philly terminals during the afternoon. Rapid and
unpredictable changes between the two types may occur, with very
quick changes in CIGs/VSBYs. Low confidence in
CIGs/VSBYs/precip type; moderate confidence in winds.

Tonight...Precipitation type may transition to light snow at
all sites before ending during the evening hours, with sub- VFR
continuing until precipitation ceases. CIGs/VSBYs will become
VFR thereafter. Very strong north/northwest winds 20 to 30 kts
with gusts 35 to 45 kts. Moderate confidence.

OUTLOOK...
Saturday thru Tuesday...Mostly VFR. Gusty winds Sat/Sat night.

&&

.MARINE...
A strong storm off our coast will result in extremely hazardous
conditions for today and tonight. A northwest wind 30 to 40
knots will gust around 55 knots. Wave heights on our ocean
waters will build to 8 to 12 feet.

OUTLOOK...
Saturday...Storm warnings will convert to Gales. Sct. showers.

Sat night...Gale warnings. SCA for Delaware Bay.

Sunday thru Monday night...SCA conditions expected. Sub-SCA for
Delaware Bay.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Rain will persist into tonight and it will be moderate to heavy
at times.

As it rains, flooding will occur in low-lying and poor drainage
areas, as well as on small fast-responding creeks. February was
a very wet month. Many locales picked up between 5.00 and 7.00
inches of rain. This is +75% of normal. As this rainfall runs
off into larger streams and rivers, rises will occur. These
rises will occur mainly tonight into Saturday. Please refer to
our AHPS page for the latest. Check back frequently for updates.

As for the QPF, the highest amounts are still expected to
reside across the northern half of the HSA. Across southern NJ
and the Delmarva, 1.00 inch of rain or less is expected. Across
our central zones, 1.00- 2.00 inches are expected. Across our
northeastern zones, 1.50-2.50 inches are expected. The Raritan
and Passaic basins and portions of the Delaware basin will
experience the most rain.

A Flood Watch remains in effect from generally Philadelphia
northward, excluding the Poconos and Sussex County, NJ, where a
transition to snow will likely mitigate the flooding potential.

On a positive note, there is currently no snow on the ground or
no ice in the rivers across the HSA where rain is expected.
There should be this time of year. That said, we won't have any
snowmelt (SWE) adding to the rainfall/runoff nor any ice in our
waterways to jam. Persistent above normal rainfall, increasing
soil moisture, and high streamflows are driving this flooding
potential.

Heading into the weekend, we will also keep an eye on the lower
reaches of the Susquehanna, below Conowingo. Although there is
much less rain falling across this basin, flows remains high.
The crest, associated with this expected rainfall, should get to
Cecil county on Sunday.

Once again, please visit AHPS to see where our concerns
specifically lie.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
A Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect this morning through
Saturday night as a major coastal storm impacts the Northeast
and Mid-Atlantic.

Several rounds of tidal flooding are expected along the coasts
of New Jersey and Delaware, including Delaware Bay, this morning
through at least Saturday night. Widespread minor with locally
moderate flooding will develop with the high tide cycles today,
and then widespread moderate will occur with the tide cycles on
Saturday. The storm surge Saturday morning will be around 2 to
2.5 feet. Based on the trajectory of the winds, which should be
more northerly at that time, the surge levels have come down
slightly from the previous forecast.

Minor to moderate flooding may continue with Sunday morning's
high tide. Confidence is not high enough to extend the warnings
at this time, but there is potential for extensions for all or
portions of the current warning.

Additionally, minor flooding is currently forecast for Upper
Delaware Bay on Saturday. Should forecasts this afternoon
continue to project this, a Coastal Flood Advisory will likely
be required for both the Saturday morning and evening high
tides.

Farther up the tidal Delaware River, current forecasts are
close to minor flooding, but currently are expected to remain
below advisory thresholds. Stay tuned to the latest forecasts,
as these projections are subject to change.

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Flood Watch through late tonight for PAZ061-062-071-103>106.
     Winter Weather Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 4 AM EST
     Saturday for PAZ062.
     High Wind Warning from 10 AM this morning to 6 AM EST Saturday
     for PAZ060-061-070-071-101>106.
     Winter Storm Warning until 4 AM EST Saturday for PAZ054-055.
NJ...Flood Watch through late tonight for NJZ007>010-012>015-
     018>020-026-027.
     Winter Weather Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 4 AM EST
     Saturday for NJZ007-008.
     Wind Advisory from 10 AM this morning to 6 AM EST Saturday for
     NJZ009-010.
     Coastal Flood Warning until 2 AM EST Sunday for NJZ012>014-
     020>027.
     High Wind Warning from 10 AM this morning to 6 AM EST Saturday
     for NJZ012>027.
     Winter Storm Warning until 4 AM EST Saturday for NJZ001.
DE...Coastal Flood Warning until 2 AM EST Sunday for DEZ002>004.
     High Wind Warning from 10 AM this morning to 6 AM EST Saturday
     for DEZ001.
     High Wind Warning until 6 AM EST Saturday for DEZ002>004.
MD...High Wind Warning from 10 AM this morning to 6 AM EST Saturday
     for MDZ008.
     High Wind Warning until 6 AM EST Saturday for MDZ012-015-019-
     020.
MARINE...Storm Warning until 6 AM EST Saturday for ANZ431-450>455.
     Storm Warning until 1 AM EST Saturday for ANZ430.

&&

Synopsis...Iovino
Near Term...Iovino
Short Term...Iovino
Long Term...O'Hara
Aviation...CMS/O'Hara
Marine...Iovino/O'Hara
Hydrology...Staff
Tides/Coastal Flooding...Staff

Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 2, 4:20 AM EST, 3 hours 40 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
420 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

DEZ001-MDZ008-NJZ016-017-PAZ060-070-101-102-030930-
New Castle-Cecil-Salem-Gloucester-Berks-Delaware-Western Chester-
Eastern Chester-
420 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Delaware, northeast
Maryland, southern New Jersey, east central Pennsylvania and
southeast Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NJZ007-008-PAZ062-030930-
Warren-Morris-Northampton-
420 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM
EST SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New Jersey and east
central Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NJZ015-018-019-PAZ061-071-103>106-030930-
Mercer-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Lehigh-Philadelphia-
Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
420 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New Jersey, southern
New Jersey, east central Pennsylvania and southeast Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   High Wind Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ012-015-019-020-030930-
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
420 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Wind Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NJZ001-PAZ054-055-030930-
Sussex-Carbon-Monroe-
420 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New Jersey and
northeast Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NJZ009-010-030930-
Hunterdon-Somerset-
420 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New Jersey and
northwest New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Wind Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NJZ012>014-020-026-027-030930-
Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
Southeastern Burlington-
420 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SUNDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central New Jersey, northern
New Jersey and southern New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Coastal Flood Warning.
   High Wind Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NJZ021>025-030930-
Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Coastal Atlantic-
420 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SUNDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM EST
SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Warning.
   High Wind Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

DEZ002>004-030930-
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-
420 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST SUNDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Delaware and southern
Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Warning.
   High Wind Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ431-450>455-030930-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
420 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters and
Delaware Bay Waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ430-030930-
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
420 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Delaware Bay Waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Mar 2, 3:36 AM EST, 4 hours 24 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
336 AM EST FRI MAR 2 2018

DEZ001-NJZ016>019-021-022-PAZ070-071-101>106-020930-
New Castle-Salem-Camden-Atlantic-Northwestern
Burlington-Cumberland-Gloucester-Lower Bucks-Eastern
Montgomery-Western Chester-Philadelphia-Upper Bucks-Western
Montgomery-Delaware-Eastern Chester-
336 AM EST FRI MAR 2 2018

...A LINE OF SHOWERS WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN NEW CASTLE...NORTHERN
SALEM...CAMDEN...WEST CENTRAL ATLANTIC...NORTHWESTERN
BURLINGTON...BUCKS...NORTH CENTRAL CUMBERLAND...GLOUCESTER...
MONTGOMERY...CHESTER...PHILADELPHIA...AND DELAWARE COUNTIES...

At 332 AM EST, radar indicated a band of heavy rain located along a
line extending from near Schwenksville to Newtown Square to near
Beckett. Winds will become gusty along and behind this band
of rain. Movement was east at 20 mph.

Winds up to 50 mph are possible once this band of heavy rain passes.

Locations impacted include...
Philadelphia, Camden, Vineland, Gloucester City, Cherry Hill, Mount
Laurel, Norristown, Chester, Deptford, Voorhees, West Deptford,
Glassboro, Lindenwold, Phoenixville, Lansdale, West Norriton, East
Norriton, Bellmawr, Yeadon and Woodbury.

Heavy rainfall may cause localized flooding. Do not drive your
vehicle through flooded roadways.

LAT...LON 4032 7510 3992 7491 3947 7489 3967 7546
      4002 7548 4033 7562
TIME...MOT...LOC 0832Z 286DEG 18KT 4026 7553 4001 7542 3973 7540

CMS

Local storm report, Mar 2, 6:24 AM EST, 1 hour 36 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
624 AM EST FRI MAR 02 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0458 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG BROOKFIELD              39.10N  75.54W
03/02/2018                   KENT               DE   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

            DOWNED WIRES ON PEACHTREE RUN BETWEEN LOCHMEATH WAY AND
            WALNUT SHADE ROAD.

&&

EVENT NUMBER PHI1800137

CMS

Local storm report, Mar 2, 7:24 AM EST, 36 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
724 AM EST FRI MAR 02 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0715 AM     SNOW             LONG POND               41.05N  75.46W
03/02/2018  M0.5 INCH        MONROE             PA   911 CALL CENTER

&&

EVENT NUMBER PHI1800138

STAFF

Local storm report, Mar 2, 7:25 AM EST, 35 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
725 AM EST FRI MAR 02 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0715 AM     SNOW             3 N WANTAGE             41.29N  74.55W
03/02/2018  M1.2 INCH        SUSSEX             NJ   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

EVENT NUMBER PHI1800139

STAFF

Local storm report, Mar 2, 7:34 AM EST, 26 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
734 AM EST FRI MAR 02 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0655 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST BAY BRIDGE AIRPORT      38.98N  76.33W
03/02/2018  M47 MPH          QUEEN ANNE''S      MD   AWOS

&&

EVENT NUMBER PHI1800140

STAFF

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22 high wind, 19 coastal flood, 3 winter storm, 3 flood, 1 winter weather. Local standard time, as filed.

Winter Storm, Sussex

When: March 2, 8:00 AM EST to 8:00 PM EST
Where: Sussex forecast zone
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 41.140, -74.690 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A heavy, wet snow accumulated to a depth of over 16 inches in the higher elevations of the county, and around 6 inches or so in the valleys. Some snowfall totals include 16.5 inches in Branchville, 14.0 inches in Highland Lakes, 13.5 inches at High Point, 8 inches near Wantage, 7.0 inches in Stockholm, and 2.3 inches near Sussex. A wind gust of 48 MPH was reported at High Point Monument at 1125EST on the 2nd. Blowing and drifting snow made travel hazardous Friday afternoon and evening. Numerous power outages, some lasting over two weeks, were widespread throughout the county due to tree and wire damage. Warming centers were established around the county for affected residents.

Winter Storm, Morris

When: March 2, 10:00 AM EST to 8:00 PM EST
Where: Morris forecast zone
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 40.862, -74.544 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A heavy, wet snow accumulated to a depth of over 11 inches in the higher elevations of the county, and around 2 inches or so in the lower elevations. Some snowfall totals include 11.8 inches in Green Pond, 10.6 inches in Jefferson Township, 10.0 inches in Lake Hopatcong, 9 inches in Mount Arlington, 9.0 inches in Schooleys Mountain, 8.0 inches in Marcella, 6.0 inches in Rockaway, and 4. 3 inches in Denville. A wind gust of 49 MPH was reported in Morristown at 1145EST on March 2nd. Blowing and drifting snow made travel hazardous Friday afternoon and evening. Numerous power outages, some lasting over two weeks, were widespread throughout the county due to tree and wire damage.

Winter Storm, Warren

When: March 2, 10:00 AM EST to 8:00 PM EST
Where: Warren forecast zone
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 40.857, -74.997 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A heavy, wet snow accumulated to a depth of up to 6 inches in the county. Some snowfall reports include 6.0 inches in Oxford, 5.5 inches in Hackettstown, 3.1 inches in Stewartsville, and 2.0 inches in Riegelsville. A wind gust of 49 MPH was reported in Morristown at 1145EST on March 2nd. Blowing and drifting snow made travel hazardous Friday afternoon and evening. Numerous power outages, some lasting over two weeks, were widespread throughout the county due to tree and wire damage. Warming centers were established around the county for affected residents.

High Wind, Sussex

When: March 2, 11:00 AM EST
Where: Sussex forecast zone
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Deaths: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 41.140, -74.690 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down from strong winds. Nearly 30 roads throughout the county were closed because of downed trees. As of 10 PM Saturday, March 3rd, 23,503 customers were still without power. Free water and ice was provided to affected residents. A wind gust of 48 MPH was reported by a NJWXNET weather station at High Point Monument at 1125EST on March 2nd. A 41 year old man was killed on Friday evening at 1845EST when he came in contact with live wires on Lenape Avenue in Andover, NJ that had been knocked down by the strong winds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Winter Weather, Gloucester

When: March 2, 12:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Gloucester forecast zone
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 39.717, -75.142 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A heavy, wet snow accumulated to a depth of up to 4 inches in the county. Some snowfall totals include 3.5 inches in South Harrison Township, 3.2 inches near Turnersville, 3.0 inches in Mantua, 2.5 inches in West Deptford, and 2.0 inches in East Greenwich Township. A wind gust of 65 MPH was reported in Washington Township at 1455EST on March 2nd.

High Wind, Warren

When: March 2, 12:00 PM EST
Where: Warren forecast zone
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 40.857, -74.997 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong northwest winds with gusts to over 60 MPH occurred on March 2nd and 3rd. This led to widespread damage to trees and power lines, which in turn induced extensive power outages across the region. At one point more than 18,000 customers were without power in Warren County. Heavy rainfall occurred over northwester New Jersey on March 1st and 2nd, with widespread rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches. Areal and minor small stream flooding occurred.

High Wind, Morris

When: March 2, 12:00 PM EST
Where: Morris forecast zone
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 40.862, -74.544 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A downed tree closed three lanes of I-287 near Morristown. A downed tree closed the southbound lane of Rt. 206 at Drakesdale Road in Mount Olive Township. At one point during the event, more than 14,000 customers were without power in Morris County. A wind gust of 49 mph was recorded by the AWOS unit at Morristown Airport at 1145EST on March 2nd.

High Wind, Cumberland

When: March 2, 12:05 PM EST
Where: Cumberland forecast zone
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 39.328, -75.129 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous downed trees were reported throughout the county due to strong winds. A downed tree closed the southbound lane of Rt. 47 at High Street in Maurice River Township. A wind gust of 60 mph was recorded by a mesonet station in Fortesque at 1205EST on March 2nd.

Flood, Hunterdon

When: March 2, 1:00 PM EST to 2:55 PM EST
Where: Hunterdon County, 0.66 mi SW of Reaville to 0.48 mi SW of Reaville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 40.474, -74.830

The Neshanic River at Reaville in Southeastern Hunterdon County reached flood stage of 9.0 Feet during the afternoon of March 2nd. The flooding was minor in nature affecting portions of Southeastern Hunterdon County.

High Wind, Western Atlantic

When: March 2, 1:23 PM EST
Where: Western Atlantic forecast zone
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 39.469, -74.634 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous downed trees were reported throughout the county due to strong winds. A wind gust of 61 mph was recorded by the ASOS unit at Atlantic City International Airport (Pomona) at 1323EST on March 2nd.

High Wind, Eastern Atlantic

When: March 2, 1:23 PM EST
Where: Eastern Atlantic forecast zone
Measured: 53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 39.469, -74.634 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

In Atlantic City, pieces of siding and insulation were blown off the Trump Plaza Tower. A wind gust of 61 mph was recorded by the ASOS unit at Atlantic City International Airport (Pomona) at 1323EST on March 2nd. Two local roads in Absecon, near Atlantic City, were closed due to flooding, as well as along Rt. 40 into and out of the city.

High Wind, Western Cape May

When: March 2, 2:48 PM EST
Where: Western Cape May forecast zone
Measured: 71 kt (82 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 39.085, -74.850 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Over 2000 customers were without power at one point during the event due to downed trees and wires. A wind gust of 71 mph at 1448EST on March 2nd was reported in Dennisville by a trained spotter.

High Wind, Gloucester

When: March 2, 3:00 PM EST
Where: Gloucester forecast zone
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 39.717, -75.142 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous downed trees were reported throughout the county due to strong winds. A 65 mph wind gust in Washington Township at 1455EST on March 2nd was reported by a trained spotter.

High Wind, Salem

When: March 2, 3:00 PM EST
Where: Salem forecast zone
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 39.577, -75.358 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous downed trees were reported throughout the county due to strong winds.

High Wind, Camden

When: March 2, 4:00 PM EST
Where: Camden forecast zone
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 39.804, -74.960 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Downed trees and wires were reported throughout the county. A wind gust of 59 mph was recorded by the ASOS unit at Philadelphia International Airport at 1024EST on March 2nd.

High Wind, Eastern Cape May

When: March 2, 4:18 PM EST
Where: Eastern Cape May forecast zone
Measured: 62 kt (71 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 39.085, -74.850 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An historic building at 225 Jackson Street in Cape May City lost most of its roof to a particularly strong gust of wind. Over 2000 customers were without power at one point during the event due to downed wires. A wind gust of 71 mph was recorded by a WeatherFlow station in Cape May at 1418EST on March 2nd. The George Redding Bridge in Wildwood was closed due to flood waters.

High Wind, Mercer

When: March 2, 5:00 PM EST
Where: Mercer forecast zone
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 40.283, -74.702 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Downed trees and wires were reported throughout the county. A wind gust of 54 mph was recorded by the ASOS unit at Mercer County Airport at 1620EST on March 2nd. Another wind gust of 62 mph in Lawrenceville at 1700EST on March 2nd was reported on social media.

High Wind, Middlesex

When: March 2, 5:00 PM EST
Where: Middlesex forecast zone
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Injuries: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 40.440, -74.409 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

In East Brunswick, a tree fell on a police cruiser. The officer was released from an area hospital after being treated for his injuries. More than a dozen trees and poles came down in South Brunswick. Numerous transformer fires were reported. A measured wind gust of 65 mph in South Plainfield at 1700EST on March 2nd was reported by a trained spotter. A WeatherFlow station in Perth Amboy recorded a wind gust of 55 mph at 1426EST on March 2nd.

High Wind, Northwestern Burlington

When: March 2, 5:00 PM EST
Where: Northwestern Burlington forecast zone
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 39.878, -74.668 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong northwest winds with gusts to near 60 mph occurred on March 2nd and 3rd. This led to widespread damage to trees and power lines, which in turn induced extensive power outages across the region. At one point more than 4,000 customers were without power in Burlington County. A wind gust of 51 MPH was reported at Joint Base McGuire at 1700EST on March 2nd.

High Wind, Southeastern Burlington

When: March 2, 5:00 PM EST
Where: Southeastern Burlington forecast zone
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 39.878, -74.668 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong northwest winds with gusts to near 60 mph occurred on March 2nd and 3rd. This led to widespread damage to trees and power lines, which in turn induced extensive power outages across the county. At one point more than 4,000 customers were without power in Burlington County. A wind gust of 51 MPH was reported at Joint Base McGuire at 1700EST on March 2nd. A wind gust of 61 mph was recorded by the ASOS unit at Atlantic City International Airport (Pomona) at 1323EST on March 2nd.

High Wind, Hunterdon

When: March 2, 6:00 PM EST
Where: Hunterdon forecast zone
Measured: 71 kt (82 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 40.567, -74.912 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong northwest winds with gusts to over 60 MPH occurred on March 2nd and 3rd. This led to widespread damage to trees and power lines, which in turn induced extensive power outages across the region. At one point more than 29,000 customers were without power in Hunterdon County. A wind gust of 71 MPH was reported by a trained spotter in Lebanon at 1800EST on March 2nd. A downed tree closed a ramp onto I-78 in Clinton Township. Heavy rainfall occurred over west-central New Jersey on March 1st and 2nd, with widespread rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches. Areal and minor small stream flooding occurred.

High Wind, Somerset

When: March 2, 6:00 PM EST
Where: Somerset forecast zone
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 40.564, -74.616 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A large tree came down on Watchung Avenue in Bound Brook, one of many across the county. A wind gust of 49 mph was recorded by the ASOS unit at Somerset Airport at 1831EST on March 2nd.

High Wind, Western Monmouth

When: March 2, 6:00 PM EST
Where: Western Monmouth forecast zone
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 40.288, -74.158 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Downed trees and wires were reported throughout the county. A wind gust of 47 mph was recorded by a WeatherFlow station in Monmouth at 1834EST on March 2nd.

High Wind, Eastern Monmouth

When: March 2, 6:00 PM EST
Where: Eastern Monmouth forecast zone
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 40.288, -74.158 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Downed trees and wires were reported across the county. A wind gust of 54 mph at 1800EST on March 2nd was reported in Keyport by a trained spotter. A wind gust of 54 mph was recorded by a New Jersey Weather Net Station in Sea Girt at 2005EST on March 2nd.

Some minor flooding was reported at Rt. 35 and L street. Belmar, Neptune and Highlands experienced minor roadway flooding as well.

High Wind, Western Ocean

When: March 2, 6:00 PM EST
Where: Western Ocean forecast zone
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 39.866, -74.250 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Downed trees and wires were reported throughout the area, especially closer to the coast. A wind gust of 51 mph was recorded by a CWOP station in Waretown at 2030EST on March 2nd. A wind gust of 59 mph was recorded by a WeatherFlow station in Tuckerton at 1743EST on March 2nd.

High Wind, Eastern Ocean

When: March 2, 6:35 PM EST
Where: Eastern Ocean forecast zone
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 39.866, -74.250 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Downed trees and wires were reported across the area. A wind gust of 62 mph was recorded at a New Jersey WeatherNet site in Harvey Cedars at 1835EST on March 2nd.

Some minor tidal flooding was reported along Long Beach Boulevard. Minor roadway flooding was also reported in Brick.

High Wind, Northwestern Burlington

When: March 2, 6:45 PM EST
Where: Northwestern Burlington forecast zone
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 39.878, -74.668 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Strong Northwest winds with gusts up to around 60 mph occurred on March 2nd and 3rd. A wind gust of 51 mph was reported at McGuire AFB at 1700EST. This led to widespread damage to trees and power lines, causing extensive power outages across the region. At one point, more than 4,000 customers were without power in Burlington County on March 2nd.

Heavy rainfall occurred in New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania on March 1st and 2nd, with widespread rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches. This resulted in flooding along the North Branch of the Rancocas Creek in Burlington County. In addition, areal and minor small stream flooding also occurred.

Rain changed to snow on the 2nd, with generally less than a 2 inch accumulation in Burlington County. 1.5 inches of snow was reported in Medford Township, 1.1 inches in Mount Laurel, and 0.5 inches at the NWS Office in Westampton Township.

Flood, Somerset

When: March 3, 1:00 AM EST to 10:15 AM EST
Where: Somerset County, 0.73 mi WNW of Millstone to 0.41 mi ENE of Griggstown
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 40.505, -74.592

The Millstone River at Blackwells Mills affecting Somerset County reached flood stage of 9.0 Feet during the morning of March 3rd. The flooding was minor in nature affecting South River Street in Millstone and River Road in Blackwells Mills.

Coastal Flood, Western Monmouth

When: March 3, 8:00 AM EST to 12:00 PM EST
Where: Western Monmouth forecast zone
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 40.288, -74.158 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Moderate coastal flooding with a number of road closures in the coastal communities of Monmouth County. The peak tide was 7.70 feet MLLW at Sandy Hook, 7.27 feet MLLW at Belmar, and 6.81 feet MLLW at Manasquan.

Coastal Flood, Eastern Monmouth

When: March 3, 8:00 AM EST to 12:00 PM EST
Where: Eastern Monmouth forecast zone
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 40.288, -74.158 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Flood, Burlington

When: March 3, 11:30 AM EST to March 4, 3:45 PM EST
Where: Burlington County, 0.81 mi NNW of Smithville to 0.74 mi W of Smithville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: River/Stream Gage
Coordinates: 39.990, -74.758

The North Branch Rancocas Creek at Pemberton affecting Burlington County reached flood stage of 2.5 Feet from late morning on March 3rd to late afternoon on March 4th. The flooding was minor in nature with some streets in Easthampton Township affected.

Coastal Flood, Middlesex

When: March 3, 7:00 PM EST to March 4, 12:00 AM EST
Where: Middlesex forecast zone
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 40.440, -74.409 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Moderate coastal flooding with a number of road closures in the coastal communities of Middlesex County. The peak tide was 8.41 feet MLLW at Perth Amboy.

Coastal Flood, Western Monmouth

When: March 3, 7:00 PM EST to March 4, 12:00 AM EST
Where: Western Monmouth forecast zone
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 40.288, -74.158 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Moderate coastal flooding with a number of road closures in the coastal communities of Monmouth County. The peak tide was 8.23 feet MLLW at Keansburg, 8.22 feet MLLW at Sandy Hook, 7.69 feet MLLW at Belmar, and 7.15 feet MLLW at Manasquan.

Coastal Flood, Eastern Monmouth

When: March 3, 7:00 PM EST to March 4, 12:00 AM EST
Where: Eastern Monmouth forecast zone
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 40.288, -74.158 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Coastal Flood, Western Ocean

When: March 3, 7:00 PM EST to March 4, 12:00 AM EST
Where: Western Ocean forecast zone
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 39.866, -74.250 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Moderate coastal flooding with a number of road closures in the coastal communities of Ocean County. The peak tide was 4.52 feet MLLW at Barnegat Light and 5.88 feet MLLW at Tuckerton.

Coastal Flood, Eastern Ocean

When: March 3, 7:00 PM EST to March 4, 12:00 AM EST
Where: Eastern Ocean forecast zone
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 39.866, -74.250 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Moderate coastal flooding with a number of road closures in the coastal communities of Ocean County. The peak tide was 4.52 feet MLLW at Barnegat Light and 5.88 feet MLLW at Tuckerton.

Coastal Flood, Southeastern Burlington

When: March 3, 7:00 PM EST to March 4, 12:00 AM EST
Where: Southeastern Burlington forecast zone
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 39.878, -74.668 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Moderate coastal flooding with some road closures along tidal waterways in southeastern Burlington County. The peak tide was 5.88 feet MLLW at Tuckerton and 7.19 feet MLLW at Atlantic City (oceanfront).

Coastal Flood, Western Atlantic

When: March 3, 7:00 PM EST to March 4, 12:00 AM EST
Where: Western Atlantic forecast zone
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 39.469, -74.634 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Moderate coastal flooding with a number of road closures in the coastal communities of Atlantic County. The peak tide was 6.45 feet MLLW at Absecon, 6.91 feet MLLW at the Atlantic City Marina, 7.19 feet MLLW at Atlantic City (oceanfront), and 6.68 feet MLLW at Margate.

Coastal Flood, Eastern Atlantic

When: March 3, 7:00 PM EST to March 4, 12:00 AM EST
Where: Eastern Atlantic forecast zone
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 39.469, -74.634 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Coastal Flood, Western Monmouth

When: March 4, 7:00 AM EST to 2:00 PM EST
Where: Western Monmouth forecast zone
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 40.288, -74.158 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Moderate coastal flooding with a number of road closures in the coastal communities of Monmouth County. The peak tide was 7.81 feet MLLW at Keansburg, 7.84 feet MLLW at Sandy Hook, 7.37 feet MLLW at Belmar, and 6.88 feet MLLW at Manasquan.

Coastal Flood, Eastern Monmouth

When: March 4, 7:00 AM EST to 2:00 PM EST
Where: Eastern Monmouth forecast zone
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 40.288, -74.158 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Coastal Flood, Western Ocean

When: March 4, 7:00 AM EST to 2:00 PM EST
Where: Western Ocean forecast zone
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 39.866, -74.250 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Moderate coastal flooding with a number of road closures in the coastal communities of Ocean County. The peak tide was 2.82 feet MLLW at Bayshore, 4.55 feet MLLW at Barnegat Light, and 5.84 feet MLLW at Tuckerton.

Coastal Flood, Eastern Ocean

When: March 4, 7:00 AM EST to 2:00 PM EST
Where: Eastern Ocean forecast zone
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 39.866, -74.250 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Coastal Flood, Southeastern Burlington

When: March 4, 7:00 AM EST to 2:00 PM EST
Where: Southeastern Burlington forecast zone
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 39.878, -74.668 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Moderate coastal flooding with some road closures along tidal waterways in southeastern Burlington County. The peak tide was 5.84 feet MLLW at Tuckerton and 7.29 feet MLLW at Atlantic City (oceanfront).

Coastal Flood, Western Atlantic

When: March 4, 7:00 AM EST to 2:00 PM EST
Where: Western Atlantic forecast zone
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 39.469, -74.634 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Moderate coastal flooding with a number of road closures in the coastal communities of Atlantic County. The peak tide was 6.48 feet MLLW at Absecon, 6.93 feet MLLW at the Atlantic City Marina, 7.29 feet MLLW at Atlantic City (oceanfront), 6.98 feet MLLW at Atlantic City (Inside Thorofare), and 6.76 feet MLLW at Margate.

Coastal Flood, Eastern Atlantic

When: March 4, 7:00 AM EST to 2:00 PM EST
Where: Eastern Atlantic forecast zone
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 39.469, -74.634 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Coastal Flood, Western Cape May

When: March 4, 7:00 AM EST to 2:00 PM EST
Where: Western Cape May forecast zone
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 39.085, -74.850 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Moderate coastal flooding with a number of road closures in the coastal communities of Cape May County. The peak tide was 6.33 feet MLLW at Ocean City, 6.86 feet MLLW at Sea Isle City, 6.92 feet MLLW at Stone Harbor, and 7.78 feet MLLW at Cape May (ferry terminal).

Coastal Flood, Eastern Cape May

When: March 4, 7:00 AM EST to 2:00 PM EST
Where: Eastern Cape May forecast zone
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 39.085, -74.850 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The people who died

As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.

Event	Date	Age	Sex	Where	Kind
High Wind, Sussex	2018-03-02	41	Male	Outside/Open Areas	Direct

What these are

Winter Storm: A storm that brought snow, sleet or freezing rain at warning levels, usually over several hours or days.
High Wind: Sustained non-thunderstorm winds of 40 mph or more for an hour, or gusts of 58 mph or more.
Winter Weather: Snow, sleet or freezing rain below warning levels that still caused disruption, damage or casualties.
Flood: Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.
Coastal Flood: Flooding of coastal land by the sea, from storm surge, onshore wind or high tides.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 733463, 733464, 736024, 734333, 733466, 734334, 734335, 734349, 733802, 734352, 734353, 734350, 734347, 734348, 734346, 734351, 734338, 734339, 734344, 734345, 734336, 734337, 734340, 734341, 734342, 734343, 734043, 733801, 735207, 735209, 733800, 735210, 735211, 735212, 735213, 735214, 735215, 735216, 735217, 735219, and more.