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6.15" of rain was the highest total from weekend storms, here are 10 highest
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6.15" of rain was the highest total from weekend storms, here are 10 highest

  • JOE MARTUCCI Press Meteorologist
  • May 1, 2023
  • May 1, 2023
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Going into Thursday, most of South Jersey was on the cusp of drought, with one of the driest Aprils on month. 

Fast forward to May 1 and drought concerns were gone, all while picking up daily, even monthly rainfall records in a dramatic turn of events for the area.

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Here are the top 10 highest rainfall totals between Friday and Sunday

All totals come from the National Weather Service's Public Information Statement. Totals in Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties are used.

10) Toms River, Ocean County - 5.40 inches

This observation was taken 3.6 miles west-southwest of the town's center.

Manchester, Ocean County - 5.50 inches

Stafford, Ocean County - 5.38 inches

Woodbine, Cape May County - 5.64 inches

Millville, Cumberland County - 5.67 inches

Lakewood, Ocean County - 5.68 inches

Millville, Cumberland County - 5.75 inches

This location was taken just northeast of the city's center. 

Toms River, Ocean County - 5.83 inches

Pine Beach, Ocean County - 6.07 inches

1) Beachwood, Ocean County - 6.15 inches

The rainfall records

5.75 inches of rain fell between Friday and Sunday in Millville, Cumberland County, according to the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow network (CoCoRaHS) volunteer weather observer station. That was the top total in the region. 

Millville Executive Airport's weather observations exemplified what this soggy stretch did for monthly rainfall totals.

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Record Setting Weekend

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The flooding issues

The rainfall flooded out large swaths of Long Beach Island on Saturday. In Surf City, officials reported that most roads were flooded, except for Long Beach Boulevard, the main route through the island. While there was minor stage coastal flooding early in the morning, the rainfall was the main driver of the issues.

In Cumberland County, the Maurice River flooded near Vineland. Homes near the river saw their backyards flood as the river levels continued to climb Monday afternoon. 

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The air pressure was so low, it was like a hurricane for a short time

The storm was unusually powerful. At Atlantic City International Airport, the minimum air pressure was 981 millibars at 10:30 p.m. Sunday. That's the equivalent of many category one hurricanes.  

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