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List of New Jersey hurricanes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

List of New Jersey hurricanes

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hurricane Gloria to the east of New Jersey
Hurricane Gloria to the east of New Jersey

A New Jersey hurricane is a tropical cyclone originating in the Atlantic Ocean that affects the state of New Jersey. Though many tropical cyclones have affected the state, it should be a low concern for New Jersey residents. Due to its location, few hurricanes have hit the state directly, though numerous hurricanes have passed near or through New Jersey in its history. About every 10 years, hurricanes approach the coastline close enough to send waves over barrier islands' dunes and into back bays. According to an estimate by meteorologist George Prouflis, the chances for a direct hit by a hurricane on the Jersey shore each year is 1 in 200.[1]

New Jersey has seen the remnants of several once–powerful hurricanes, some resulting in heavy damage. In addition, numerous hurricanes that remained offshore have each drowned small numbers of swimmers.

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[edit] List of tropical cyclones

Most of the following are tropical cyclones that passed through the state after weakening from their peak.

[edit] Pre–1900

In the 19th century, two hurricanes struck the coastline, each in 1804 and in 1821; both caused minor damage. The most significant storm of the century was the Gale of 1878, which produced hurricane force winds across western New Jersey. The hurricane caused severe damage and 8 deaths.

[edit] 1900–1949

Hurricane activity was above average during this time period. A hurricane in 1903 hit near Atlantic City, causing heavy damage near the shore. The most severe hurricane in the time period was the 1944 Great Atlantic Hurricane. Though it didn't make landfall, it brought strong winds and waves to the coastline, destroying hundreds of homes.

  • September 16, 1903 – A hurricane makes landfall on Atlantic City as an 80 mph (129 km/h) hurricane, making it the most recent hurricane to directly strike the state. Dubbed by the Atlantic City Press as the Vagabond Hurricane, the storm gathers media interest from Philadelphia and New York, with one newspaper offering $200,000 (1903 USD) to aid the survivors. When the reporters arrive at the coast, they are disappointed at the lack of damage, which is confined to loose boards along the boardwalk. The storm's strong surf destroys several boats along the coastline, including 34 in Waretown.[1]
  • August 4, 1915 – A tropical depression crosses the northern portion of the state, though damage totals are unknown.[14]
  • August 23, 1933 – A tropical storm passes to the west of the state, causing moderate damage along the coastline from high waves and storm surge.[19] Offshore, about 100 boats were destroyed, causing numerous casualties.[1]
  • September 19, 1936 – A Category 2 hurricane parallels the New Jersey coastline. Strong waves floods much of Long Beach Island and cause severe beach erosion along the coast. 200 feet (60 m) of sand near the Barnegat Lighthouse are lost, threatening the foundation of the lighthouse.[1]
  • September 21, 1938 – The New England Hurricane of 1938 passes to the east of the state, causing strong winds of up to 100 mph (160 km) and powerful waves along the coastline. The bridge to Brigantine collapses, leaving the city marooned. All of the tomato crop is ruined, and half of the apple harvest is destroyed.[1]
  • August 20, 1939Tuckerson receives 14.8 inches (376 mm) of precipitation, which is the wettest known tropical cyclone in the state.[20]
  • August 1, 1944 – A tropical storm hits Cape May after passing through the Delmarva Peninsula, causing severe beach erosion and high tides.[1]
  • September 13September 14, 1944 – The 1944 Great Atlantic Hurricane parallels the coastline as a Category 2 hurricane, with a minimum pressure of 965 mbar occurring in Cape May. The hurricane causes severe flooding, a storm surge of up to 9.6 feet (2.9 m), and intense waves of up to 40 feet (12 m) in height. Along the entire coastline, strong winds gusting to 125 mph (201 km/h) destroys hundreds of homes and damages thousands, while the ferocious waves wash away fishing piers and boardwalks along the coastline.[1] In all, the hurricane causes $25 million (1944 USD, $306 million 2008 USD) in damage[21] and 9 deaths in the state.[22]

[edit] 1950–1979

Several tropical cyclones affected the state during the time period, though Hurricane Donna was the most severe. Paralleling the coastline offshore, the hurricane caused heavy damage near the coastline from high waves and winds. In addition, Hurricane Belle was predicted to strike the state, though it passed to the east with only minor effects.

[edit] 1980s

The 1980s were a relatively active decade, with 11 tropical cyclones affecting the state. The most notable storm of the decade was Hurricane Gloria in 1985, which was originally predicted to strike the state. The hurricane caused minor damage throughout the state.

Flooding from Hurricane Gloria in Cape May
Flooding from Hurricane Gloria in Cape May
  • October 14, 1984- High surf from Hurricane Josephine causes minor damage and coastal flooding.[37]
  • October 29, 1984 – A tropical depression dissipates after bringing light rainfall throughout the state.[38]
  • July 26, 1985 – Moisture from Hurricane Bob produces rainfall across the state.[26]
  • August 25, 1985 – The remnants of Hurricane Danny drops up to 5 inches (13 cm) of rainfall in the extreme southern portion of the state.[39]
  • September 24, 1985Tropical Storm Henri passes to the east of the state, causing light rainfall.[40]
  • September 27, 1985Hurricane Gloria parallels the New Jersey coastline just offshore as a Category 2 hurricane. Its arrival forces 95,000 citizens to evacuate, while eleven casinos in Atlantic City are closed, resulting in a loss of $7 million (1985 USD). Dubbed by some as the storm of the century, the hurricane is expected to become the first hurricane to hit the New Jersey coastline since the hurricane in 1903, though a last minute turn spares the state.[1] While passing by the state, Gloria caused a storm surge of 4.6 feet (1.4 m) in Ventnor City and a wind gust of 80 mph (129 km) in Ocean City.[41] Despite coming within miles of the coast, the storm caused only light rainfall along the shoreline, though further inland there were reports of over 5 inches (13 cm).[42] Strong winds down trees and power lines, leaving 237,000 without power after the storm.[43] Overall, damage is minor, and some were even disappointed at the lack of damage from the proclaimed storm of the century.[1]
  • August 18, 1986Hurricane Charley comes within 100 miles (160 km) of the state but turns out to sea. The hurricane causes 1.3 inches (3.3 cm) of rain and a 1.6 foot (0.5 m) storm surge in Atlantic City.[44]
  • August 30, 1988Tropical Storm Chris moves across the northern portion of the state as a tropical depression. The system causes light rain of up to 1 inch (3 cm).[45]
  • July, 1989 – Moisture from Tropical Storm Allison drops up to 7 inches (18 cm) in southwestern New Jersey.[46]
  • September, 1989 – Hurricane Gabrielle, though remaining far out in the Atlantic, produces strong waves of up to 16 feet (5 m) in height, killing one person.[47]
  • September 22, 1989Hurricane Hugo passes to the west of the state, causing over 5 inches (13 cm) of rain in North Jersey.[48]

[edit] 1990s

Thirteen tropical cyclones affected New Jersey during the 1990s. The 1991 Halloween Nor'easter eroded beaches severely along the coast, while Hurricane Floyd in 1999 produced severe flooding in northern New Jersey, killing six.

Hurricane Bob to the southeast of New Jersey
Hurricane Bob to the southeast of New Jersey
  • October, 1990 – The combined remnants of Hurricane Klaus and Tropical Storm Marco cause around 3 inches (8 cm) of rain in the northern portion of the state.[49]
  • August 19, 1991Hurricane Bob parallels the state offshore, causing up to 3 inches (8 cm) of rain across the state; damage is minimal.[50]
  • October 31, 1991 – The 1991 Halloween Nor’easter, also known as the Perfect Storm, causes strong waves of up to 30 feet (9 m) in height. High tides along the shore were only surpassed by the 1944 hurricane, while significant bay flooding occurred. Strong waves and persistent intense winds cause extreme beach erosion, amounting to 13.5 million cubic feet (382,000 m2 of sand lost in one location. In all, damage amounts to $90 million (1991 USD, $142 million 2008 USD), though no deaths occur in the state.[1]
  • August 28, 1992 – The remnants of Hurricane Andrew produce light precipitation across the state.[26]
  • September 26, 1992Tropical Storm Danielle moves inland over the Delmarva Peninsula, causing up to 3 inches (8 cm) of rain along the coast. The storm also causes minor beach erosion. Strong waves off the coast of New Jersey sank a sailboat, causing the death of its driver.[51]
  • August 18, 1994Tropical Depression Beryl crosses over the extreme northern portion of the state, causing light rainfall of up to 1 inch (3 cm).[52]
  • November 22, 1994Hurricane Gordon produce moderate rainfall across much of the state.[26]
  • June 6, 1995 – The extratropical remnants of Hurricane Allison drops light rainfall in the southern portion of the state.[26]
  • August 7, 1995 – The remnants of Hurricane Erin cause up to 3 inches (8 cm) of precipitation in southwestern New Jersey.[53]
  • Mid–August, 1995 – Strong rip currents from Hurricane Felix kills five people, while persistent cyclonic winds caused extensive beach erosion.[54]
  • October 5, 1995 – As an extratropical storm, Hurricane Opal produce up to 5 inches (13 cm) of rainfall in the northern portion of the state.[55]
  • July 13, 1996Tropical Storm Bertha crosses the entire state, causing heavy rainfall peaking at 6.59 inches (16.74 cm) in Estell Manor. Bertha also causes a storm surge of 2.27 feet (69 cm) in Atlantic City, while rough waves kill one surfer.[56]
  • Late August, 1996 – Hurricane Edouard produces strong swells to the coastline, causing two deaths from drowning.[57] In addition, one computer model predicts the hurricane would strike near Atlantic City with winds of over 111 mph (178 km/h) on Labor Day. This causes Cape May County officials to contemplate ordering an evacuation for the busiest tourist weekend of the year, though the order never occurs. [58]
  • July 25, 1997Tropical Storm Danny passes to the southeast of the state, causing up to 7 inches (18 cm) of rainfall in North Jersey.[59]
  • August 23, 1998 – Tracking offshore after striking North Carolina, Hurricane Bonnie produces rough waves and rip currents, resulting in hundreds of water rescues and eight injuries.[60]
  • September 6, 1999Hurricane Dennis moves northward through central Pennsylvania, causing around 5 inches (13 cm) of rain on the New Jersey/New York state border from the storm's outer bands.[61]
  • September 17, 1999Hurricane Floyd crosses the entire state as a tropical storm, unleashing torrential rainfall amounting to a maximum of 13.34 inches (33.88 cm) in Somerville. Cape May reports a storm surge of 2.6 feet (.79 m).[62] Five rivers, including the Raritan River, withhold too much water and exceed flood stages.[63] Strong wind gusts leave over 650,000 citizens without power during the storm's passage.[64] Floyd caused great damage in the state and six casualties.[63]

[edit] 2000s

The most notable hurricane to affect New Jersey during the 2000s was Hurricane Isabel. Strong winds and storm surges caused heavy damage, as well as one direct death and one indirect death.

Waves and Beach erosion during Hurricane Isabel
Waves and Beach erosion during Hurricane Isabel

[edit] Listed by month

Tropical cyclones affect New Jersey the most during the month of September, though the state has experienced tropical cyclones throughout the hurricane season, excluding November. Storms affect the state most in September due to peak warmth in water temperatures. No recorded storm has affected the state between November and May. [1]

Month Number of recorded storms
affecting New Jersey
June 7
July 6
August 29
September 41
October 14
November 1

[edit] Deadliest storms

Most tropical cyclones that impact New Jersey only cause rainfall or strong waves, though a few have caused deaths in the state. A hurricane in 1933 caused numerous casualties offshore, though the number is unknown. Other recorded storms causing deaths in New Jersey include:

Name Year Number of deaths
Unnamed 1806 21
Unnamed 1944 9
Unnamed 1878 8
Floyd 1999 6
Felix 1995 5
Doria 1967 3
Doria 1971 3
Edouard 1996 2
Gabrielle 1989 1
Danielle 1992 1
Bertha 1996 1
Maria and Nate 2005 1
Isabel 2003 1 (1 indirect)
Donna 1960 0 (1 indirect)

[edit] See also

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