Due to the severe heavy rains and lightning on Saturday, Monmouth and Ocean County, as well as Sections of Middlesex, Bergen, and Passaic County have experienced severe property damage, flooding and power outages.
Weather reports indicate that this was a disturbance at the jet stream level, combined with warm, humid air that was already in place, caused the storm. This upper-level disturbance made the moist air rise quickly and condense into thunderstorm clouds, bringing a lot of rain. The storms began to gather strength while crossing eastern Pennsylvania and came down hard on most of New Jersey, particularly Shore areas.
As a result, Freehold Township suffered some of the worst losses, and still have thousands of residents without power. Some of the other areas affected were East Windsor, Long Branch, and Atlantic City.
The bad news is that the state may not be out of the woods yet. With the intense humidity expected to linger a few more days, there is a “potential” for heavy storms to return on Wednesday. A cold front moving in Wednesday could bring thunderstorms containing heavy downpours and damaging winds up and down the eastern seaboard from Florida to New York.
Near Oak Street in Freehold, people stated that they heard terrible noise outside their homes. It was hail. They reported that is sounded like golf balls being thrown at their houses. Some homeowners even hid in their basements off of Enright Avenue. Transformers exploded throughout the neighborhood, sending sparks into the air. Trees fell all through the town, being completely uprooted, falling on homes, garages, and even cars. Fortunately, no one was hurt.
Although no one was injured by the storm, homes and surrounding areas were hit pretty badly. Cleanup of these areas will take a lot of time.
From an insurance standpoint, be sure to photograph all of your damages and contact a public adjuster to get the advice you need. Many people are unaware of what is specifically covered on their policies and the insurance company will do everything in their power to deny your claim. You need to make sure that you have the proper representation and someone standing by your side to justify your damages and provide you with a proper estimate to fix your property. Public Adjusters can assist you with your home, business, or vehicles that have been damaged due to these storms. A public adjuster does not make any money upfront and only takes a percentage if and when they collect money for you. Calling All American Public Adjusters may be the smartest decision you make for your claim. Don’t hesitate to call today and get informed! 800.501.1230
