With even more storms in the forecast, South Jersey takes tally on overnight battering

A wicked and windy winter storm whipped South Jersey Tuesday night, downing trees, flooding roadways and causing sizable power outages.

The storm sped into the region Tuesday afternoon, packing sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts topping 75 mph in some areas. Rainfall was consistent throughout the storm, dumping a few inches in some areas.

Flooding occurred along the region's waterways, closing roads and prompting evacuations in some areas.

How much rain did South Jersey see?

While most of South Jersey saw about 2 inches of rain, others recorded closer to 3 inches. Beach Haven in Ocean County received the most rain with 3.6 inches, according to the National Weather Service.

Here's a sampling of rainfall totals around South Jersey, according to the weather agency:

• 2.02 inches in Cinnaminson

• 2.74 inches in Atco

• 3.17 inches in Turnersville

• 2.25 inches in Pennsville

Strong winds leave a mess in their wake.

Burlington County officials reported three water rescues each in hard-hit Delran and Cinnaminson, and one each in Palmyra, Riverside and Bordentown City.

It reported more than 50 homes were affected by the flood in the East Riverton section of Cinnaminson and near Alden and Stewart avenues and River Drive in Delran.

With some winds reaching nearly 80 mph, neighborhoods across the area are cleaning up downed trees and debris-littered lawns.

In Pitman, a large pine tree fell on a garage building at a home on Cedar Avenue. West Jersey Avenue also was closed when a large tree in a yard fell across it. A block of Lexington Avenue also was closed by a fallen tree.

In Glassboro, Route 322 was shut down when a tree fell and dragged down wires across it.

The Weather Service said a large pine tree fell around 8:10 p.m. Tuesday at Elmira Lane and Evergreen Drive in the Willingboro's Garfield Park East section.

"Significant tidal flighting" hit residential streets near the Delaware River and Rancocas Creek in Delanco.

Water was one to three feet deep, reaching residents' doorsteps and making some roads impassable, said a Weather Service report.

It reported similar flooding in other towns along the Delaware River, which crested at a record-breaking 11.99 feet, according to Burlington County officials.

In Burlington Township, the municipal water-treatment facility, numerous vehicles and a railroad cross at Broad Street and Devlin Avenue were flooded around 2 a.m. Wednesday.

Beverly also sustained damages to its sewage plant.

Local emergency offices across South Jersey are warning residents to be aware of possible road closings and detours as crews focus on clean-up efforts.

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Is another storm coming to South Jersey?

While a possible snow storm is in the long-range forecast, South Jersey has another wet-and-windy storm to contend with first.

According to the National Weather Service, Friday's forecast has similar conditions as Tuesday's storm, with most areas of South Jersey will see close to an inch of rain.

Winds will reach 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph inland. The shore should be prepared for the heaviest winds again with speeds up 40 mph with gusts nearing 60 mph. These conditions will persist through Saturday.

A storm system on Monday into Tuesday could result in the region's first measurable snow in two years. But the National Weather Service says its still too early to accurately predict how much — if any — snow will come in.

How much rain did wicked weather bring to South Jersey? Check your county

Staff writer Jim Walsh contributed to this story.

Nick Butler is an impact reporter for the Courier Post, the Daily Journal and the Burlington County Times covering community news in South Jersey. Have any tips or stories? Reach out to NButler@Gannett.com. Subscribe to stay in the loop.

This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: Mid-week storm whipped South Jersey with rain and wind; more to come