New Jersey, 2023

Flash Flooding in New Jersey, April 15, 2023

April 15, 2023 · NWS PHI · 3 events in 3 counties and zones

Thunderstorms during the afternoon and early evening of April 15 produced locally heavy rain in New Jersey. 5 inches.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.

  • Tornadoes
  • Tropical storms and surge
  • Floods
  • Wind
  • Hail
  • Winter weather
  • Heat and drought
  • Cold
  • Fire, smoke and dust
  • Marine and coastal
  • Other

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$3,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
3

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.

Thunderstorms during the afternoon and early evening of April 15 produced locally heavy rain in New Jersey. Rainfall totals were as high as 2.0 to 3.5 inches.

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 Apr 15, 3:02 PM EST, 28 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 15, 3:02 PM EST, 28 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
402 PM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
Broad low pressure will slowly drift north and east across southern
New England tonight. Unseasonable warmth and periods of showers and
thunderstorms will continue into Sunday night ahead of an
approaching cold front. Cooler, drier, and breezy conditions will
then prevail in the wake of the cold front Monday through Wednesday
as high pressure settles to the south of the region. Another frontal
system may impact the area Friday or Saturday with increasing
temperatures later in the week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Our previous discussion quoting "you'll always find a surprise under
a closed low" has certainly materialized. Radar imagery this
afternoon showing numerous showers and thunderstorms popping up
across the region with multiple reports of small hail and frequent
lightning. Storm motion on these cells has also been slow as
expected, allowing for heavy downpours to train over the same
location for a prolonged period of time. Localized urban flooding
continues to be a concern this afternoon and through the evening
hours until these storms diminish and the broad low departs north
and east.

Tonight, showers and storms dwindle as we lose instability and the
closed low passes northeastward away from us. However, the low level
moisture remains, so expect widespread low clouds and possibly some
dense fog. Lows in the 50s to near 60...coolest again near the coast.

For Sunday, some overnight fog and low stratus will gradually clear
out through mid to late morning as subsidence from a weak upper
level ridge arrives to provide a brief reprieve during the day.
Breaks in the clouds across southern parts of the region and
persistent S to SW flow will keep inland areas warm in the mid 70s
to around 80. Further north across the Lehigh Valley, Poconos, and
NW New Jersey, clouds are expected to linger through the day,
keeping highs limited (but still mild) in the upper 60s to low 70s.
W ith SE flow across the coastal areas, high temps there will only
reach the mid 60s.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...
A cold front extending southeastward from surface low pressure
undergoing cyclolysis across the Great Lakes will approach Sunday
night and cross the area overnight. Widely scattered showers and a
few thunderstorms associated with the front should be already in
progress upstream as it approaches during the evening. The general
trend timing-wise for the frontal passage is still trending toward a
faster solution, putting rain/thunder chances into our area shortly
after midnight Sunday night. The faster solution would have the dry
slot moving into the area by daybreak Monday morning with a nearly
completely dry daytime period Monday which seems most likely. The
showers and any thunderstorms will be benign, providing some needed
rainfall to some areas. Low temperatures will be in the 50s areawide.

For Monday, breezy southwest winds will develop behind the front
with temperatures rising into the mid 60s to near 70 degrees across
the coastal plains. Skies should clear across the coastal plains,
although cooling at the mid-levels and increased surface moisture
should keep skies mostly cloudy northwest of I-95. A few afternoon
showers could develop in this region as well.

Westerly winds will prevail around 10-20 mph Monday night with
temperatures falling into the 40s and skies gradually clearing. A
few light showers are possible across our far western zones, but
with dry air building, coverage should be scattered at best.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
The closed mid-level low will lift northeast and away from the area
Wednesday as ridging briefly returns. Heights will rise through the
day on Wednesday and surface high pressure will continue building to
our south before sliding offshore. A cooler and drier airmass will
be in place behind the departing system with a good deal of sun
along with breezy west to northwest winds. Winds will relax some on
Wednesday compared to Tuesday with gusts in the 20-25 mph.

Both Tuesday and Wednesday night will be chilly with lows ranging
from the mid 30s north to mid 40s south. With a pressure gradient in
place, induced winds should preclude any widespread frost formation
across the Lehigh Valley and northern New Jersey despite
temperatures in the mid 30s.

Temperatures will begin to rebound considerably by Thursday and
Friday as upper ridging shifts offshore and the surface high shift
the winds back to the south and southwest. Highs Thursday will be
well into the 70s with lows back into the 50s. Another trough and
cold front will approach the region Friday or Saturday as a low
slides through the Great Lakes. As it does so, flow will remain
southerly and drive temperatures likely into the upper 70s if not
low 80s as highs for Friday. Deterministic guidance is still
spread on exact timing of the frontal passage, but the first
half of next weekend could be unsettled with showers around
Friday into Saturday.

&&

.AVIATION /20Z SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas...

Rest of this afternoon...Storms continue to develop across the
forecast area this afternoon with lightning and heavy downpours.
Storm coverage is expected to continue filling in throughout the
afternoon. While heavy rainfall is not expected to become widespread
per say, large clusters of thunderstorms could potentially train
over the same location for an extended period of time, leading to
prolonged sub-VFR conditions. Unfortunately, it will be difficult to
determine where these storms will set up and begin to train, but the
terminals at greatest risk continue to be along the I-95 corridor
and west, so placed those locations under a TEMPO TSRA group for the
afternoon. ACY could also see heavy rain, but may be delayed for a
few hours until the late afternoon.

Tonight...After the storms fizzle out late this evening, light S to
SE flow tonight will help advect dense marine fog and low stratus
inland across much of the coastal plains. IFR conditions likely with
LIFR conditions possible. Further inland, including the I-95
corridor, low level moisture enhanced from this afternoon's rain
will aide in fog and low stratus development overnight as well. IFR
conditions possible. Vis and cig restrictions will begin to lift
Sunday morning, but only slowly. Some locations could see low
ceilings hang on through late morning.

Outlook...

Sunday through Sunday night...Any restrictions early in the day
should improve to VFR by 18Z or so. MVFR to IFR conditions will
develop again after 00Z as showers and a few thunderstorms
spread into the area. Winds settling out of the south to
southeast around 5-10 kts by 18Z. LLWS possible. Moderate
confidence.

Monday through Monday night...Possible sub-VFR conditions in the
morning with rain showers/lingering cloud cover improving to VFR in
the afternoon. A few showers possible mainly at RDG/ABE up to ~18z.
Southwesterly winds 10-15 knots with gusts to 20 knots. Moderate
confidence.

Tuesday...VFR. Westerly winds 15-20 knots with gusts to 30 knots.
High confidence.

Wednesday...Northwesterly winds 10-15 knots with gusts to 25 knots.
High confidence.

Thursday...VFR. Southwesterly winds 5-10 knots. High confidence.

&&

.MARINE...
Sub-SCA conditons expected through Sunday. Southeasterly winds 5-10
kt this evening will turn more southwest early Sunday morning. Seas
generally 2-3 ft. Main concern tonight will be the risk of fog on
the waters. As a result, Dense Fog Advisories have been extended for
NJ coastal waters with DE coastal zone likely needed by this
evening.

Outlook...

Sunday through Sunday night...Areas of dense marine fog
possible with visibility 1-3 NM. East to southeast winds will
increase to around 10-15 kts and shift southerly by Sunday
evening. Scattered showers and thunderstorms Sunday night. Seas
2-4 feet.

Monday through Monday night...No marine headlines expected.
Southwesterly winds 10-15 knots with gusts near 20 knots. Seas 3-4
feet.

Tuesday...Small Craft Advisory conditions probable. Westerly winds
15-20 kts with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 3-4 feet.

Tuesday night through Thursday...No marine headlines expected. West
to northwest winds around 15-20 knots, decreasing to 5-10 knots by
Thursday. Seas 2-4 feet.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Showers and thunderstorms from Saturday afternoon will diminish
the fire weather threat for the weekend. Additional wetting
rainfall expected Sunday night. This may temporarily limit the
risk of fire spread until we dry out later towards the middle of
next week.

&&

.CLIMATE...
Record high temperatures were set at ABE and MPO yesterday,
April 14th. ACY and the AC Marina both set new record warmest
low temperatures for yesterday as well. Record highs will be
safe today, however record warmest low temperatures may be in
jeopardy for today.

           4/15 Saturday
                     Warmest Low
Allentown (ABE)       59 in 2002
AC Airport (ACY)      61 in 2002
AC Marina (55N)       59 in 1941 & 2006
Georgetown (GED)      65 in 2002
Mount Pocono (MPO)    58 in 1960 & 2002
Philadelphia (PHL)    64 in 2002
Reading (RDG)         64 in 1938
Trenton (TTN)         63 in 2002
Wilmington (ILG)      62 in 2002

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...None.
NJ...None.
DE...None.
MD...None.
MARINE...Dense Fog Advisory until 8 AM EDT Sunday for ANZ430-431-
     450>454.

&&

SYNOPSIS...MJL
NEAR TERM...MJL
SHORT TERM...Brudy/Staarmann
LONG TERM...Brudy/Staarmann
AVIATION...Brudy/MJL
MARINE...Brudy/MJL
FIRE WEATHER...
CLIMATE...
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 15, 9:46 AM EST, 5 hours 44 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

DEZ001-161446-
New Castle-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for New Castle County in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

DEZ002-161446-
Kent-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Kent County in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

DEZ003-161446-
Inland Sussex-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for inland portions of Sussex County
in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

DEZ004-161446-
Delaware Beaches-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal portions of
Sussex County in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ054-161446-
Carbon-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Carbon County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ055-161446-
Monroe-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Monroe County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ060-161446-
Berks-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Berks County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ061-161446-
Lehigh-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lehigh County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ062-161446-
Northampton-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Northampton County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ070-161446-
Delaware-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Delaware County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ071-161446-
Philadelphia-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Philadelphia County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ101-161446-
Western Chester-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Chester County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ102-161446-
Eastern Chester-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Chester County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ103-161446-
Western Montgomery-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Montgomery County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ104-161446-
Eastern Montgomery-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Montgomery County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ105-161446-
Upper Bucks-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for upper Bucks County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ106-161446-
Lower Bucks-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for lower Bucks County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ001-161446-
Sussex-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Sussex County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ007-161446-
Warren-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Warren County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ008-161446-
Morris-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Morris County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ009-161446-
Hunterdon-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Hunterdon County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Areas of fog, some of which could be dense, are possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ010-161446-
Somerset-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Somerset County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ012-161446-
Middlesex-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Middlesex County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Areas of fog, some of which could be dense, are possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ013-161446-
Western Monmouth-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Monmouth County in New
Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Widespread dense fog is possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Areas of fog, some of which could be dense, are possible on Sunday.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ014-161446-
Eastern Monmouth-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Monmouth County in New
Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Widespread dense fog is possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Areas of fog, some of which could be dense, are possible on Sunday.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ015-161446-
Mercer-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Mercer County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ016-161446-
Salem-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Salem County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Areas of fog, some of which could be dense, are possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ017-161446-
Gloucester-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Gloucester County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Areas of fog, some of which could be dense, are possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ018-161446-
Camden-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Camden County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ019-161446-
Northwestern Burlington-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwestern Burlington County in
New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ020-161446-
Ocean-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for inland portions of Ocean County
in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Widespread dense fog is possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ021-161446-
Cumberland-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Cumberland County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Widespread dense fog is possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ022-161446-
Atlantic-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for inland portions of Atlantic
County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Widespread dense fog is possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ023-161446-
Cape May-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Cape May County excluding the
Atlantic coast in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Widespread dense fog is possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ024-161446-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal portions of
Cape May County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Widespread dense fog is possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ025-161446-
Coastal Atlantic-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for coastal portions of Atlantic
County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Widespread dense fog is possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Areas of fog, some of which could be dense, are possible on Sunday.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ026-161446-
Coastal Ocean-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for coastal portions of Ocean County
in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Widespread dense fog is possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Areas of fog, some of which could be dense, are possible on Sunday.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ027-161446-
Southeastern Burlington-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeastern Burlington County in
New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Areas of fog, some of which could be dense, are possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ012-161446-
Kent MD-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Kent County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ015-161446-
Queen Annes-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Queen Annes County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ019-161446-
Talbot-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Talbot County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ020-161446-
Caroline-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Caroline County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ430-161446-
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for upper Delaware Bay.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Widespread dense fog is possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ431-161446-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for lower Delaware Bay.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Widespread dense fog is possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Areas of fog, some of which could be dense, are possible on Sunday.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ450-161446-
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Monmouth County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Widespread dense fog is likely.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Widespread dense fog is possible on Sunday.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ451-161446-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Ocean County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Widespread dense fog is likely.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Widespread dense fog is possible on Sunday.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ452-161446-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Atlantic County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Widespread dense fog is likely.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Widespread dense fog is possible on Sunday.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ453-161446-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Cape May County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Widespread dense fog is likely.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Widespread dense fog is possible on Sunday.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ454-161446-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to the mouth of Delaware Bay out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Widespread dense fog is possible.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on potential weather hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Areas of fog, some of which could be dense, are possible on Sunday.

Please go to weather.gov/phi/ehwo for more information on
potential weather hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ455-161446-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
1046 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Sussex County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 15, 3:11 PM EST, 19 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
411 PM EDT SAT APR 15 2023

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

0345 PM     HAIL             ROSEMONT                40.44N 74.98W
04/15/2023  E0.25 INCH       HUNTERDON          NJ   PUBLIC

&&

DI
Local storm report, Apr 15, 3:13 PM EST, 17 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
413 PM EDT SAT APR 15 2023

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

0405 PM     HAIL             1 WNW SOUTH JERSEY REGI 39.94N 74.86W
04/15/2023  M1.00 INCH       BURLINGTON         NJ   NWS EMPLOYEE

            MOUNT LAUREL TOWNSHIP.

&&

DI
Local storm report, Apr 15, 3:14 PM EST, 16 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
414 PM EDT SAT APR 15 2023

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

0405 PM     HEAVY RAIN       1 WNW SOUTH JERSEY REGI 39.94N 74.86W
04/15/2023  M1.10 INCH       BURLINGTON         NJ   NWS EMPLOYEE

            FELL IN ABOUT 40 MINUTES. MOUNT LAUREL
            TOWNSHIP.

&&

DI
Local storm report, Apr 15, 3:17 PM EST, 13 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
417 PM EDT SAT APR 15 2023

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

0320 PM     HAIL             OXFORD                  39.79N 75.97W
04/15/2023  E0.25 INCH       CHESTER            PA   PUBLIC

&&

DI
Local storm report, Apr 15, 3:26 PM EST, 4 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
426 PM EDT SAT APR 15 2023

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

0415 PM     HAIL             BORDENTOWN              40.15N 74.71W
04/15/2023  E0.25 INCH       BURLINGTON         NJ   PUBLIC

&&

DI
Local storm report, Apr 15, 3:27 PM EST, 3 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
427 PM EDT SAT APR 15 2023

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

0400 PM     HAIL             1 N CONCORDIA           40.32N 74.45W
04/15/2023  E0.50 INCH       MIDDLESEX          NJ   PUBLIC

            MONROE TOWNSHIP.

&&

DI

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3 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Flash Flood, Burlington

When
April 15, 3:30 PM EST to 5:00 PM EST
Where
Burlington County, 1.33 mi SE of Hartford to 1.5 mi SE of Hartford
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
39.969, -74.880

Larchmont Boulevard in Mount Laurel Township was closed at Willow Turn due to flooding. The water was up to 2 or 3 feet deep and one vehicle became stranded.

Flash Flood, Middlesex

When
April 15, 4:20 PM EST to 5:30 PM EST
Where
Middlesex County, 1.44 mi NNW of Monmouth Jct to 1.04 mi ENE of Kingston
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
40.400, -74.557

US Route 1 southbound was closed in South Brunswick Township due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Hunterdon

When
April 15, 5:40 PM EST to 9:55 PM EST
Where
Hunterdon County, 0.77 mi SW of Reaville to 0.44 mi S of Copper Hill
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
River/Stream Gage
Coordinates
40.471, -74.829

Minor flooding occurred along the Neshanic River and its tributaries in Raritan Township.

What these are

Flash Flood
Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.

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

The same day elsewhere

More

Every storm in New Jersey in 2023Every state in 2023This day in weather historyWarnings in New Jersey, April 2023

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: 1081491, 1081496, 1081497.