Jan 1
...1987...
A winter storm moving up the Atlantic coast brought heavy snow and high winds to
the NE U.S. Wind gusts reached 82 mph at TTN and Southwest Harbor in ME.
Snowfall totals ranged up to 2' at Salem, NH, and Waterboro, ME. (NWS) (SD)
...1777...
An overnight freeze enabled George Washington and his troops to flank the British
at TTN, cross their lines at Princeton, NJ, and seek security in the hills of Nrn NJ. (L)
...1913...
The barometric pressure at PHL fell to 28.67", the lowest pressure ever recorded in
Jan. (PHL)
...1988...
The 1.5" of snow that fell in PHL established a daily snowfall record. This daily
snowfall record is the lowest for any Jan day. (PHL)
...1887...
Only 5 Jan daily snowfall records for PHL remain from the 1800s. They are: 4.6" on
the 5th, 1887; 9.2" on the 6th, 1893; 4.5" on the 10th, 1898; 5.0" on the 12th, 1893; and
5.0" on the 15th, 1892. (PHL)
...1893...
Only 5 Jan daily snowfall records for PHL remain from the 1800s. They are: 4.6" on
the 5th, 1887; 9.2" on the 6th, 1893; 4.5" on the 10th, 1898; 5.0" on the 12th, 1893; and
5.0" on the 15th, 1892. (PHL)
...1874...
2.49" of precipitation fell at PHL, setting a maximum daily record. This is also the
most precipitation received for any calendar day in Jan. (PHL)
...1976...
Temperatures remained at freezing or slightly below over some sections of the S'rn
portion of E'rn PA as rain and drizzle fell. This caused a coating of ice on roadways
which resulted in hundreds of injuries and 3 deaths in auto accidents. The suburban
sections around PHL were especially hard hit and along with the many traffic
accidents, hundreds of pedestrians were injured in falls on the ice. PHL received over
3/4" of rain but remained above freezing. (SD)(PHL)
...1994...
A great ice storm commenced on the 7th and extended into the 8th. Low pressure
formed east of Wyoming on the 5th, moved to the Central MS Valley on the 6th,
reached Ern KY the morning of the 7th and redeveloped along the Ern VA coast on
the morning of the 8th. A strong high pressure system remained nearly stationary over
Ontario Province, Canada and continued to pump in a fresh supply of cold air near
the ground. This kept temperatures below freezing throughout this event resulting in
one of the worst ice storms on record for SE PA. The freezing rain started lightly the
morning of the 7th, but in spite of this, all roadways were glazed by the start. As rain
increased in intensity the night of the 7th, the accumulation of ice started to down tree
limbs and power lines. Ice accumulations were 1/4" to 1/2" across most of SE PA, but
amounts reached up to 1" in the NW PHL suburbs. While there were 5,000 customers
without power in the Lehigh valley, the hardest hit area was around PHL.
Approximately 590,000 Philadelphia Electric Company (PECO) customers lost
power. This represents about 40% of their customers and was the worst power outage
in PECO's history, surpassing the 400,000 customers who lost power during the
heavy wet snowstorm on Mar 20, 1958. Approximately 150,000 (of 232,000)
customers lost power in Delaware Co, 134,000 in Bucks Co, 112,000 in Chester Co,
105,000 in Montgomery Co and 89,000 in Philadelphia Co. As of Sunday morning
the 9th, 123,000 customers still did not have power. Full power was not restored until
Tuesday morning the 11th. There were literally thousands of ice-related vehicular
accidents and described as "countless" number of personal injuries resulting from
slipping on the ice. Miraculously no one was directly killed as a result of this ice
storm. In addition to damage to electrical lines, the ice accumulation on fruit trees
brought a significant amount of damage. (SD)
...1996...
The greatest snow storm for PHL began on the 7th and ended on the 8th. When it was
over, 30.7" of snow buried the city, of which 27.6" fell on the 7th. The 27.6"
maximum snow depth on the 8th beat out the previous record holder of 26.0" on Feb
13, 1899.
There have been only 3 storms that gave PHL more than 20" of snow. The storm of
Jan 7th to 8th, 1996, saw a total of 30.7", with 27.6" falling on the 7th; the storm of Feb
11th to 12th, 1983, saw a total of 21.3", with 21.1" falling on the 11th; and the storm
of Dec 25th to 26th, 1909, saw a total of 21.0", with 15.5" falling on the 26th.
(LS6211)(PHL)
...1841...
The flood on the Delaware River at TTN was reported at the time to be the greatest
since the flood of Feb 27, 1692. (USGS)
...1866...
The temperature at the PA hospital, PHL, bottomed out at -9 degree , the lowest
January reading in hospital record from 1837 to 1875. (PHR)
...1988...
A winter storm spread heavy snow across the NE U.S., with up to 10" reported in Srn
NJ. (NWS) (SD)
...1898...
Only 5 Jan daily snowfall records for PHL remain from the 1800s. They are: 4.6" on
the 5th, 1887; 9.2" on the 6th, 1893; 4.5" on the 10th, 1898; 5.0" on the 12th, 1893; and
5.0" on the 15th, 1892. (PHL)
...1978...
At the ACY tide gage located on the oceanfront at the Trump Pier, Atlantic Co, NJ,
the tide fell to a record minus 4.1' below mean lower low water. At the Lewes tide
gage located on the bay side of Cape Henlopen in Breakwater Harbor, Sussex Co,
DE, the tide fell to a record minus 3.9' below MLLW. Blowout tide begins at minus
1.8' MLLW at both gages. (NOS)
...1893...
Only 5 Jan daily snowfall records for PHL remain from the 1800s. They are: 4.6" on
the 5th, 1887; 9.2" on the 6th, 1893; 4.5" on the 10th, 1898; 5.0" on the 12th, 1893; and
5.0" on the 15th, 1892. (PHL)
...2000...
At the Tolchester Beach tide gage located in Wrn Kent Co, MD, the tide fell to a
record minus 2.3' below mean lower low water. Blowout tide begins at minus 1.8'
MLLW. (NOS)
...1892...
Only 5 Jan daily snowfall records for PHL remain from the 1800s. They are: 4.6" on
the 5th, 1887; 9.2" on the 6th, 1893; 4.5" on the 10th, 1898; 5.0" on the 12th, 1893; and
5.0" on the 15th, 1892. (PHL)
...1961...
A nor'easter battered the Mid Atlantic region. PHL received 0.52" of precipitation,
of which 2.2" of snow fell, and winds were from the NE, with a fastest mile of 34
mph recorded. 78 miles E of Barnegat, NJ, waves exceeding 35' and winds of 85 mph
destroyed the Air Force radar Texas Tower 4, killing all of the 14 airmen and 14
civilian workers. The 3-legged tower was nicknamed Texas tower because it
resembled the oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. Tower 4 had previously been damaged
by hurricanes Donna in 1960 and Daisy in 1958. (PHL)(BCT: Wed, Nov 12, 2003)
...1857...
January 17-19 Carolina to New England. Most violent and severe storm known in
many years. (LS 6107)
...1893...
The mercury dipped to -17 degrees at Millsboro, DE, to establish a state record.
(TWC)
...1982...
The temperature at PHL bottomed out at -7 degrees, the lowest Jan reading since
official records began in 1870. This reading was reached again 2 years later on Jan
22. At the Cambridge tide gage located along the Choptank River in Dorchester Co,
MD, the tide fell to a record minus 2.6' below mean lower low water. Blowout tide
begins at minus 1.8' below MLLW. (PHL)(NOS)
...2000...
At the PHL tide gage located on the Delaware river near the east end of Washington
Ave, the tide fell to a record minus 2.9' below mean lower low water. Blowout tide
begins at minus 1.8' below MLLW. (NOS)
...1852...
A snowstorm left snow to a depth of 7 or 8" on the level at PHL. (PHR)
...1961...
(Jan 19-20) NC-VA-DC-MD-DE-PA-NJ. Major snowstorm, snowfall in MD 2 to 16";
11" in DE; 4 to 19" in PA; and 10 to 30" in NJ. Communities and cities paralyzed in
Srn and Ern PA. Cost of snow removal in millions of dollars. 37 dead, 5 in MD, 4 in
PA, 3 in NJ and 1 in DE, mostly due to overexertion and accidents. (LS6211)
...1852...
Extremely cold. The Delaware River was frozen over and people crossed on the ice
for a week or more. (PHR)
...1984...
The temperature at PHL bottomed out at -7 degrees, tying the lowest Jan reading set
2 years earlier on January 17.(PHL)
...1987...
A winter storm spread snow from central MS through Nrn GA to New England. Up
to 15" of snow fell across the heavily populated areas of VA, MD and DE. Traffic
tie-ups nearly paralyzed the DC area. Winds gusted to 76 mph at Chatham, MA, and
in PA, snowfall totals ranged up to 21" at Dushore. Williamsport, PA, received 5" of
snow in just 1 hour. (NWS) (SD)
...1940...
(Jan 23-24) MS-AL-GA-Carolinas-TN-VA-DC-MD-NJ. Snowfall in NJ 13" at Cape
May, 10" Belleplain; 9" ACY; and 8" Bridgeton. 17+ dead. (LS6211)
...1907...
A distinct earthquake shock was felt at 10 am Thursday morning and startled many
residents of Vincentown, BURLCO. Windows rattled and dishes were moved, but no
damage resulted. (NJM - Wed Jan 30, 1907)
...1979...
Thunderstorms and heavy rain falling on saturated soil on the 24th to the 26th caused
widespread flooding of streams and rivers. The flooding reached levels at least as
high as any occurrence since the 1972 floods of tropical storm Agnes. The Rockaway
River at Boonton, below the reservoir, Morris Co, NJ, rose to a record 8.3'. Flood
stage is 5.0'. PHL measured 1.18" of rain on the 24th, raising the monthy total to
8.48". (SD)(PHL)(USGS)
...1987...
The second major storm in 3 days hit the Ern Seaboard producing up to 15" of snow
in VA, MD and DE. Up to 30" of snow covered the ground in VA following the 2
storms. (NWS) (SD)
...1950...
The temperature at PHL reached 74 degrees , the highest Jan reading since official
records began in 1870. (PHL)
...1987...
A winter storm spread heavy snow across the Middle and Nrn Atlantic Coast States,
with 18" reported at Vineland NJ, and wind gusts to 65 mph at Chatham MA. Snow
cover in VA ranged up to 30" following this 2nd major storm in just 1 week. (NWS)
(SD)
...1922...
(Jan 27-29) Atlantic Coastal States. Great snowstorm from SC to SErn MA. Snowfall
18" in ILG. 28" in DC with 25" in 24 hours a record for a single storm, causing
collapse of theater (Knickerbocker), killing 98 and injuring 130. (LS6211)
...1927...
The barometric pressure at PHL rose to 31.02" , the highest pressure ever recorded
in Jan. (PHL)
...1967...
An F2 tornado destroyed or damaged homes and service stations at Felton, Kent Co,
DE. (G)
...1971...
At the Cape May Ferry Terminal tide gage located along the Cape May Canal near
the outlet to Delaware Bay, Cape May Co, NJ, the tide fell to a record minus 2.7'
below mean lower low water. Blowout tide begins at minus 1.8' MLLW. (NOS)
...1977...
A strong cold front moved across the region during late afternoon and early evening
accompanied by strong winds, snow squalls and plunging temperatures.. Wind gusts
reached over 60 mph and, combined with snow squalls, brought near blizzard
conditions. ABE gusted to 67 mph, PHL and Pottstown to 60 mph, and Reading hit
58 mph, where 3 airplanes were flipped over. Temperatures near 40 degrees ahead of
the front dropped as much as 15 to 20 degrees in 1 hour, 25 to 30 degrees in 2 hours,
and up to 40 degrees in 5 hours. (SD)
...1994...
The S Branch of the Raritan River at High Bridge, Hunterdon Co, NJ, rose to a record
14.3'. Flood stage is 10.0'. (USGS)
...1975...
High winds occurred in back of a cold frontal passage after 3pm, causing damage
across SE PA. Winds gusts to 59 mph at ABE and 53 mph at PHL. (SD)
...1918...
The month ended with measurable snow falling on 11 days at PHL. This tied the
monthly record set in 1893. (PHL)
...1955...
The month ended with 0.45" of precipitation, the DRIEST Jan in PHL Records.
(PHL)
...1978...
The month ended with 8.86" of precipitation, the WETTEST Jan in PHL
records.(PHL)
...1995...
The month ended with no measurable snow being recorded at PHL, only the 5th time
this has happened. The other years were 1973, 1934, 1933 and 1913. (PHL)
...2002...
Up to now, no Jan PA state records for max/min temperature, max/min precipitation,
and max snowfall have been set in the Mt Holly area of responsibility. (PASC)
...2003...
The month ended with a trace or more of snow falling on 17 days at PHL, setting a
new monthly record. The old record was 16 days in 1948. (PHL)
...1973...
An F2 tornado touched down during the late afternoon in Hunterdon Co, NJ. Two F1
tornadoes also hit the county. No deaths or injuries were reported from the storms.
(SD)
...1976...
At the Sandy Hook tide gage located on the bay side of Sandy Hook, Monmouth Co,
NJ, the tide receded to a record minus 4.5' below mean lower low water. Blowout tide
begins at minus 1.8' MLLW. (NOS)
...1886...
Only 4 Feb daily snowfall records for PHL remain from the 1800s. They are: 8.0" on
the 3rd, 1886; 7.7" on the 12th, 1899; 10.0" on the 13th, 1899; and 6.4" on the 25th,
1885. (PHL)
...1961...
(Feb 3-5) NC-VA-DC-PA-NJ-NY-New England. Snowstorm, of blizzard intensity
with severe cold and gale force winds. Snowfall 10 to 24" in PA, and 12 to 27" in NJ.
Transportation facilities paralyzed, many roofs collapsed. State of emergency
declared in some communities. 73 dead, 15 in PA and 2 in NJ. Damage in millions
of dollars. (LS6211)
...1952...
A tropical storm formed off the Yucatan peninsula Feb 2nd and moved NE, crossing
extreme S Fl. It became an extra-tropical storm S of Cape Hatteras and continued
moving NE to Cape Cod and Ern ME. PHL received 0.18" of rain on the 3rd, and
1.10" fell on the 4th. (NHC)(PHL)
...2001...
Snowfall from a winter storm ranged from 3" or less E to S of PHL, to over 18" in
NW NJ. (For more detailed information, click on Event Archive, under Climate on
our homepage menu.)
...1896...
3.86" of precipitation fell at PHL setting a maximum daily record. This is also the
most precipitation received for any calendar day in Feb and also remains the
maximum 24 hour precipitation record for the month. Also, the barometric pressure
fell to 28.65", the lowest pressure ever recorded in Feb. A great flood occurred in the
NJ Raritan River basin, the largest flood since at least 1800, with a flood stage
estimated to be around the stage produced by tropical storm Diane of Aug 19, 1955.
(PHL)(USGS)(AR)
...1978...
A massive Nor'easter buried the cities of the NE US. Storm totals included 30" at
Tobyhanna, Monroe Co, PA, 18" at NYC, 16" at PHL, and 14" at BAL. The snow
was accompanied by near blizzard conditions with winds gusting to 40 to 50 mph,
reducing visibility to near zero and causing drifts as high as 15-20'. The BOS area
received 25-30" in "The Great New England Blizzard", and the mayor outlawed travel
in the city for an entire week. (L)(SD)
...1857...
An ice jam flood on the Delaware River at TTN might have had a stage equal to or
higher than the ice jam flood of Mar 8, 1904, the highest known stage at TTN.
(USGS)
...1934...
The temperature at PHL bottomed out at -11 degrees , the lowest Feb, and lowest
ever, reading since official records began in 1870. (PHL)
...1899...
February 11-14 Middle and N Atlantic States. Great Ern blizzard. Near ACY and
PHL, snowfall 44"; DC 25 to 30"; NYC 24". Intense cold, -17 degrees at River Vale,
NJ and -15 degrees at DC, lowest ever recorded. Wind speeds 60 mph at Sandy Hook,
NJ, and 48 mph at ACY and Cape May, NJ. (LS 6107)
...1981...
Heavy rains combined with temperatures in the 50s to low 60s loosened some of the
thick ice on streams and rivers throughout the region. Huge chunks of ice carried
downstream damaged trees, utility poles, buildings and bridges. Two dams failed. A
massive ice jam formed on the Delaware River and flooded the Matamoras area. Port
Jervis received major flooding when the river rose to a record height of 27' on the
12th. Flood stage is 16'. Flood waters rose very rapidly, with one woman swept away
and drowned. High winds between 6 9 am caused considerable damage. PHL
reported a S wind sustained at 37 mph, and the Franklin Institute in PHL reported a
gust to 67 mph. (SD)(PHL)(USGS)
...1983...
The Mid Atlantic Coast States and Srn New England were in the midst of a major
blizzard. Winds gusted to over 40 mph, visibility was near zero miles , and
temperatures were mostly in the teens. In PA, the storm produced 21" at PHL, 24" at
Harrisburg, and 25" at ABE, establishing record 24 hour totals and single storm totals
for those locations. NYC received 22" of snow, and 35" was reported at Glen Gary,
located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of WV. Windsor Locks CT received a record
19" of snow in 12 hours. The storm resulted in 46 deaths, 33 of which occurred when
a freighter capsized and sank off the MD/VA coast. Heavy snow was reported from
NErn GA to Ern ME. (10th-12th)
There have been only 3 storms that gave PHL more than 20" of snow. The storm of
Jan 7th to 8th, 1996, saw a total of 30.7", with 27.6" falling on the 7th; the storm of Feb
11th to 12th, 1983, saw a total of 21.3", the most for a storm in Feb, with 21.1" falling
on the 11th, the most for a Feb calendar day; and the storm of Dec 25th to 26th, 1909,
saw a total of 21.0", with 15.5" falling on the 26th. (LS6211)(PHL) (SD) (TWC)
...1865...
About 10" of snow fell with temperatures from 14 to 19 degrees and a heavy NE gale.
(PHR)
...1899...
Only 4 Feb daily snowfall records for PHL remain from the 1800s. They are: 8.0" on
the 3rd, 1886; 7.7" on the 12th, 1899; 10.0" on the 13th, 1899; and 6.4" on the 25th,
1885. (PHL)
...1960...
(Feb 12-15) LA-MS-AL-GA-TN-NC-VA-DC-MD-WV-OH-PA-NY-NJ-New
England. Snowfall quite generally 6" to over 1'. Buildings collapsed from weight of
snow and considerable damage to utility lines. 43 dead from accidents, overexertion
and exposure, 7 in NJ and 2 in PA. (LS6211)
...1981...
Ice jams in the Delaware River caused major flooding at Port Jervis when the river
rose to a record height of 27'. Flood stage is 16". (SD)(USGS) See previous day.
...1899...
Only 4 Feb daily snowfall records for PHL remain from the 1800s. They are: 8.0" on
the 3rd, 1886; 7.7" on the 12th, 1899; 10.0" on the 13th, 1899; and 6.4" on the 25th,
1885.
26.0" of snow on the ground is the greatest depth of snow at PHL in Feb, and also
held the most ever on the ground for almost 100 years, replaced by the 27.6" of snow
on the ground Jan 8th, 1996. (PHL)
...1958...
(Feb 13-19) NC-VA-MD-DC-DE-PA-NJ. Very heavy snow paralyzed transportation.
12 to 19" in NJ and 8 to 45" in PA. 43 dead, 24 in PA. Damage estimated at $500
million in MD, DE and DC. (LS6211)
...1981...
The barometric pressure at PHL rose to 31.10", the highest pressure ever recorded at
PHL, and the highest in Feb. (PHL)
...1899...
A great blizzard struck the Ern US. DC received 20.5" of snow to bring their total
snow depth to nearly 3'. The storm produced 36" of snow at Cape May NJ. (L)
...1958...
The greatest snowstorm of the mid 20th century struck the NE U.S. The storm
produced 30" of snow in interior New England, including more than 19" in 24 hours
at the BOS Airport. The same storm produced up to 3' of snow in the Mid Atlantic
Coast Region, with 14" at DC, and 15.5" at BAL. The storm resulted in 43 deaths
and $500 million damage over the Mid Atlantic Coast States. (L)
...2003...
The President's Day snow storm blanketed the entire region, with some areas
receiving more than 20". (For more detailed information, click on Event Archive,
under Climate on our homepage menu.)
...1960...
(Feb 18-20) MD-WV-PA-NJ-NY-New England. Heavy snowfall. 26 dead, 4 in Pa
and 2 in NJ, mostly from accidents. (LS6211)
...1979...
An intense storm with near blizzard conditions ended early afternoon. This
Presidents' Day Storm dumped 12-20" of snow, with winds creating 3-5' drifts. Many
roads were closed and many vehicles were stranded. Businesses, industries and
activities of all kind had to be cancelled. A number of people died of heart attacks
while shoveling snow. The storm caused similar or worse conditions on the East
Coast from VA to New England. PHL measured 13.9" of snow, with a liquid
equivalent of 1.03" With previous snow, there was 20" of snow on the ground early
morning on the 20th (SD)(PHL)
...1900...
The mercury at Mt Holly, NJ, fell from 49 degrees during the evening to 5 degrees
the next morning, a fall of 44 degrees in 12 hours, and the most of it in the last 6
hours. (NJM - Mar 7, 1900, Meteorology of the Winter)
...1987...
A winter storm buried the Mid Atlantic Coast Region under heavy snow. Totals
ranged up to 24" at Lancaster, PA, with 23" at Coatesville, PA. During the height of
the storm PHL received 5" of snow in just 1 hour. The DC area was blanketed with
up to 15" of snow. (NWS) (SD)
...1989...
A total of 33 cities in the Ern U.S. reported new record low temperatures for the date,
and an Atlantic coast storm spread heavy snow from GA to Srn New England.
Snowfall totals in NJ ranged up to 24" in Cape May Co, with 19" reported at ACY.
Totals in NC ranged up to 18" in Gates County, and winds along the coast of NC
gusted to 70 mph at Duck Pier. Strong winds gusting to 52 mph created blizzard
conditions at Chatham, MA. (NWS) (SD)
...1885...
Only 4 Feb daily snowfall records for PHL remain from the 1800s. They are: 8.0" on
the 3rd, 1886; 7.7" on the 12th, 1899; 10.0" on the 13th, 1899; and 6.4" on the 25th,
1885. (PHL)
...1930...
The temperature at PHL reached 79 degrees , the highest Feb reading since official
records began in 1870. (PHL)
...1975...
A huge storm system over the Great Lakes brought high winds into the region,
damaging signs, windows and buildings. PHL reported a gust to 52 mph. (SD)
...1918...
Tug USS Cherokee foundered off Fenwick Island Lightship in a heavy gale. 30 died.
(N)
...1979...
After the Presidents' Day Storm of the 19th, rain from the 23rd through the 26th was
accompanied by mild temperatures which melted a deep snow cover. Some flooding
followed the heavy rain on the 24th then became widespread after additional heavy
rain on the 25th. Ice jams on some streams also added to the flood problems.
Widespread roadway and stream flooding resulted, with houses and buildings of all
types flooded. Some people were forced to evacuate their homes. Flood levels were
almost as high as those experienced 1 month earlier. During this period, PHL received
3.80" of rain. (SD)(PHL)
...1692...
This great flood on the Delaware River at TTN, reported 12' above usual high-water
mark, may have been as great or greater than the flood of Aug, 1955. (USGS)
...1902...
The Lehigh River at Lehighton, Carbon Co, PA, rose to a record 20.8'. Flood stage
is 10.0'. (USGS)
...1967...
The month ended with measurable snow being recorded on 11 days, tying the
previous monthly record set in 1885. This also ties the record for most days of
measurable snow being received in a month, with Jan 1893 and Jan 1918 sharing the
top spot with these 2 Feb months. (PHL)
...1969...
The month ended with a trace or more of snow falling on 18 days, setting a new
monthly record. The old record was 16 days in 1967. This also set a record for any
month of the year, but was soon tied with 18 days of snow the following Dec.(PHL)
...1979...
The Winter season received 20.79" of precipitation, the WETTEST WINTER in PHL
records. (PHL)
...1981...
The Winter season received 4.21" of rain, the DRIEST WINTER in PHL records.
(PHL)
...1991...
The month ended with 0.75" of precipitation, the DRIEST FEB in PHL Records. In
unofficial records, only 0.56" fell in 1864. (PHL)
...1884...
The temperature at PHL dipped to 10 degrees, making this the coldest Leap Year day.
(PHL)
...1896...
1.03" of rain fell, making this the wettest Leap Year day, and the only one to have
received over one inch of rain, in PHL records.
The month ended with 6.87" of precipitation, the WETTEST FEB in PHL records.
(PHL)
...1968...
Rain during the day mixed with snow during the evening. By midnight, 1.0" was
measured, making this the snowiest Leap Year day in PHL records. The 0.66" of
liquid precipitation received makes this the 2nd wettest Leap Year day, and also the
last Leap Year day when measurable precipitation has fallen. (PHL)
...1972...
The temperature at PHL rose to 69 degrees, making this the warmest Leap Year day.
(PHL)
...2002...
Up to now, no Feb PA state records for max/min temperature, max/min precipitation,
and max snowfall have been set in the Mt Holly area of responsibility. (PASC)
...1914...
High winds and heavy snow crippled NJ and NY State. 2' of snow were reported at
Asbury Park, NJ, and at NYC the barometric pressure dropped to a record 28.38". The
storm caused complete disruption of electric power in NJ. (L)
...1960...
(Mar 2-5) IL-IN-OH-KY-WV-VA-PA-MD-NJ-New England. Heavy snowfall, up to
1' in PA and Md, 4 to 22" in NJ. Damage in millions of dollars. 81 dead, 12 in MD,
9 in NJ and 6 in PA, mostly from overexertion and accidents. (LS6211)
...1872...
The temperature at PHL bottomed out at 5 degrees , the lowest Mar reading since
official records began in 1870. In unofficial records at the PA hospital from 1837 to
1875, the temperature also dipped to 5 degrees on March 4, 1837 and 1868, as well
as March 14, 1856. (PHL)(PHR)
...1962...
A tremendous storm raged along the Atlantic coast. The great Atlantic storm caused
more than 200 million dollars property damage from FL to New England. Winds
along the Mid Atlantic Coast reached 70 mph raising 40' waves, and as much as 33"
of snow blanketed the mountains of VA. The VA shoreline was rearranged by historic
tidal flooding caused by the combination of the long stretch of strong onshore winds
and the "Spring Tides". (L)
...1962...
At the Lewes tide gage located on the bay side of Cape Henlopen in Breakwater
Harbor, Sussex Co, DE, the tide rose to a record 9.5' above mean lower low water.
Severe tidal flooding begins at 8.7' MLLW. (NOS)
...1904...
The Delaware River at TTN rose to a record 30.3', the result of an ice jam. Flood
stage is 20.0'. (USGS)
...1980...
Damaging thunderstorms moved across the region during the evening accompanied
by high wind gusts and hail. Winds gusted to 85 mph at RDG, where 5 airplanes were
flipped over. Hail accumulated 1-2" deep in spots. (SD)
...1943...
The barometric pressure at PHL rose to 30.96", the highest pressure ever recorded in
Mar. (PHL)
...1888...
(March 11-14) Ern Seaboard. Most remarkable blizzard in E. Disastrous from
Chesapeake Bay area to ME. Cities paralyzed included DC, PHL, NYC and BOS.
Wind averaged 20 to 25 mph throughout area for 4 days, at times reaching 50 to over
70 mph. Snowfall averaged 40" or more over NJ, SE NY and Srn New England. In
NYC alone, 200 deaths, uncounted injuries, and damage near $20 million. Total
deaths from blizzard over 400. Maritime losses over $1/2 million and loss by
railroads and business several million dollars. (LS 6107)
...1888...
Only 5 Mar daily snowfall records for PHL remain from the 1800s. They are: 10.5"
on the 12th, 1888; 3.5" on the 17th, 1892; 2.8" on the 23rd, 1896; 1.0" on the 27th, 1891;
and 2.5" on the 31st, 1890. The storm of 1888 was accompanied by a sustained 1-
minute wind speed of 60 mph from the NW, the strongest measurement for the month
of Mar at PHL. (PHL)
...1993...
During a Nor'easter, 12.0" of snow fell at PHL, beginning on the 13th and ending on
the 14th, for the most snow received in Mar in a 24-hr period. 11.7" fell on the 13th,
for the most on a calendar day. The 12.0" on the ground on the 14th remains the
maximum Mar snow depth record. The barometric pressure fell to 28.43" , the lowest
pressure ever recorded in Mar, and the lowest pressure ever recorded at PHL. (PHL)
...1912...
2.64" of precipitation fell at PHL, setting a maximum daily record. This is also the
most precipitation received for any calendar day in Mar, and also remains as the
maximum 24 hour precipitation record for the month. (PHL)
...1892...
Only 5 Mar daily snowfall records for PHL remain from the 1800s. They are: 10.5"
on the 12th, 1888; 3.5" on the 17th, 1892; 2.8" on the 23rd, 1896; 1.0" on the 27th, 1891;
and 2.5" on the 31st, 1890. (PHL)
...1958...
(Mar 19-22) VA-MD-PA-NJ-NY-New England. Unusually late, heavy snowstorm.
Called worse storm in 40 years in SE PA. Snowfall 17.7" at TTN, greatest since
February 1899, and a state average of 13". Heaviest NJ fall 25.2" in Sussex Co. 3" to
over 4' in PA. Damage of $10 million in MD and PA and over $3 1/2 million in NJ.
49 dead, 27 in PA and 8 in MD. Many persons injured. (LS6211)
...1976...
A line of storms moved across the mid Atlantic states mid-day to early afternoon
causing unusually widespread wind damage and tornadoes. Over 20 people were
injured and 2 were killed. A man was killed near Unionville, Chester Co, when a
portion of the roof blown off his barn landed on top of him. A boy died in the hospital
in PHL after being hit in the neck by a drainpipe blown off a building. An F2 tornado
moved NE 1 mile S of Crumpton, Queen Anne's Co, MD, destroying a 368' long
chicken house and causing damage to the farm house. An F3 tornado struck
Stroudsburg, Monroe Co, PA, causing $1/2 million in damage to a factory, and also
damaging 7 homes. PHL gusted to 67 mph. (SD)(G)
...1955...
A probable tornado, F2 or F3, moving from W Chester to Paoli, Chester Co, PA,
killed a man when a tree fell on his truck. (G)
...1896...
Only five Mar daily snowfall records for PHL remain from the 1800s. They are: 10.5"
on the 12th, 1888; 3.5" on the 17th, 1892; 2.8" on the 23rd, 1896; 1.0" on the 27th, 1891;
and 2.5" on the 31st, 1890. (PHL)
...1885...
Unseasonable cold spread from the Great Lakes to FL from the 20th to the 24th. The
Delaware River at Easton, PA, froze, and all the PA canals froze. (2004 weather
calendar, Accord Publishing Ltd)
...1990...
The storm system which produced heavy snow in the Lower Missouri Valley the
previous day, spread heavy snow across parts of the Upper Ohio Valley and the Mid
Atlantic Coast Region. Snowfall totals of 2.2" at PHL and 2.4" at ACY were records
for the date. Up to 6" of snow blanketed southern OH. In the Mid Atlantic Coast
region, snow coated the blossoms of cherry trees which had bloomed in 80 degree
weather the previous week. (SD) (NWS)
...1891...
Only 5 Mar daily snowfall records for PHL remain from the 1800s. They are: 10.5"
on the 12th, 1888; 3.5" on the 17th, 1892; 2.8" on the 23rd, 1896; 1.0" on the 27th, 1891;
and 2.5" on the 31st, 1890. (PHL)
...1911...
An F2 tornado moved from the N of PHL to Burlington, NJ, becoming an F1. A man
was killed in the Tacony, PA, railroad station.(G)
...1945...
The temperature at PHL reached 87 degrees , the highest Mar reading since official
records began in 1870. (PHL)
...1823...
A great Northeast storm with hurricane force winds raged from PA to ME. The storm
was most severe over NJ with high tides, uprooted trees, and heavy snow inland. (L)
...1890...
Only 5 Mar daily snowfall records for PHL remain from the 1800s. They are: 10.5"
on the 12th, 1888; 3.5" on the 17th, 1892; 2.8" on the 23rd, 1896; 1.0" on the 27th, 1891;
and 2.5" on the 31st, 1890. (PHL)
...1910...
The month ended with 0.38" of precipitation, the DRIEST MAR in PHL Records.
(PHL)
...1912...
The month ended with 9.10" of precipitation, the WETTEST MAR in PHL records.
In unofficial records, 9.62" fell in 1826. (PHL)
...1989...
Afternoon thunderstorms produced severe weather from NC to PA. Thunderstorm
winds gusted to 76 mph at Cape Henry, VA. While squalls blanketed NW PA with
up to 9" of snow, thunderstorms in Ern PA produced golf ball size hail /1 3/4"/ at
Avondale, Chester Co. (SD) (NWS)
...2002...
Up to now, no Mar PA state records for max/min temperature, max/min precipitation,
and max snowfall have been set in the Mt Holly area of responsibility. (PASC)
...1923...
The temperature at PHL bottomed out at 14 degrees, the lowest Apr reading since
official records began in 1870. Also, the barometric pressure rose to 30.71", the
highest pressure ever recorded in Apr. This pressure record was tied on Apr 30,
1934. (PHL)
...1929...
After moving in from 1 mile SW of Portland, Northampton Co, PA and destroying
a bridge over the Delaware River, an F2 tornado destroyed a barn and killed a man
3 miles N of Polkville, NJ, W of Blairstown, Warren Co. (Grazulis) 3 killed in PA
and 1 in NJ. (L)
...1960...
Tiros I, the first weather satellite, was launched, forever changing the look of
meteorology. It's lifetime was 2 « months, and it produced 19,389 meteorologically
useable pictures.
...1912...
An F2 tornado destroyed a home at Dagsboro, near Georgetown, Sussex Co, DE,
killing a person. (G)
...1970...
The barometric pressure at PHL fell to 28.91", the lowest pressure ever recorded in
Apr. (PHL)
...1915...
19.4" of snow fell at PHL beginning on the 3rd and ending on the 4th, for the most Apr
snow received in 24 hours. 19.0" fell on the 3rd, for the snowiest Apr calender day.
The maximum depth attained during this storm was 15.0" on the 3rd, for the deepest
Apr snow depth. (PHL)
...1975...
One of the worst wind storms to hit the region began on the 3rd and lasted into the 5th.
The storm is noteworthy not only for the strength of the wind, but the length of
occurrence. The strongest winds and most of the damage occurred on the 3rd. Many
trees were uprooted or broken off, and houses and buildings were damaged, some
with their roofs being blown off. Winds gusted to over 50 mph throughout the region,
with PHL reporting a gust to 65 mph. An F2 tornado touched down in Chester Co,
PA, at Whitford, then again at Opperman's Corner, causing tree damage. A trace of
snow fell later in the day. (PHL)(SD)
...1886...
The month of April has the most daily snowfall records at PHL extending from the
1800s, a total of 7. They are: 1.0" on the 4th, 1886; 3.0' on the 5th, 1898; 0.7" on the
10th, 1894; 0.5" on the 11th, 1894; 0.3" on the 15th, 1892; 0.5" on the 16th, 1888; and
a trace on the 28th, 1898. (PHL)
...1933...
Rigid airship USS Akron (ZRS-4) crashed in a storm off NJ. 73 killed, 3 injured.
Blimp J-3 crashed while searching for survivors of the Akron, fatally injuring LCDR
David Ervin Cummins and Aviation Chief Metalsmith Pasquale Bettio. (N)
...1984...
The Rockaway River at Boonton, above the reservoir, Morris Co, NJ, rose to a record
7.2'. Flood stage is 5.0'. (USGS)
...1852...
A great storm. Snow fell to a depth of 8", but melted a good deal as it fell. In the
evening there was vivid lightning and heavy thunder. After 8 pm, the gale increased
and rain was incessant with slowly rising temperature. (PHR)
...1898...
The month of April has the most daily snowfall records at PHL extending from the
1800s, a total of 7. They are: 1.0" on the 4th, 1886; 3.0" on the 5th, 1898; 0.7" on the
10th, 1894; 0.5" on the 11th, 1894; 0.3" on the 15th, 1892; 0.5" on the 16th, 1888; and
a trace on the 28th, 1898. (PHL)
...1984...
The Wanaque River at Wanaque, Passaic Co, NJ, rose to a record 10.5'. Flood stage
is 5.0'. The Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes, Passaic Co, rose to a record 15.2'. Flood
stage is 11.7'. (USGS)
...1982...
A late season storm produced snowfall accumulations ranging from 3-6" across Srn
PA into central NJ, and 6-12" from ABE and the Poconos, and into the metropolitan
NE NJ region. Strong winds developed during the afternoon and lasted into the
following day. By the morning of the 7th, temperatures had fallen into the teens. PHL
measured 1.25" of liquid precipitation, and a snowfall accumulation of 3.5", a daily
snowfall record. (PHL)(SD)
...1984...
The Pompton River at Pompton Plains, Morris Co, NJ, rose to a record 24.5'. Flood
stage is 16.0'. (USGS)
...1982...
At the Reedy Point tide gage located in New Castle Co, DE, at the E end of the
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, the tide fell to a record minus 3.7' below mean low
lower water. Blowout tides begin at minus 1.8' below MLLW. (NOS)
...1860...
Snow began between 5 and 6 pm and ended between 6 and 7 am on the 10th, at which
time there was 1' of moist snow on the ground with a water equivalent of 2.02".
(PHR)
...1894...
(April 10-12) Md-DC-DE-PA-NJ-NY. Whirling snowstorm and gale winds,
remarkable so late in Spring. Most severe for many years in MD, DE and DC with
snow 20 to 24" deep; 12 to 31" in PA; 5 to 21" in NJ; and 6 to 30" in NY. Roads
blocked. (LS6211)
The month of April has the most daily snowfall records at PHL extending from the
1800s, a total of 7. They are: 1.0" on the 4th, 1886; 3.0" on the 5th, 1898; 0.7" on the
10th, 1894; 0.5" on the 11th, 1894; 0.3" on the 15th, 1892; 0.5" on the 16th, 1888; and
a trace on the 28th, 1898. (PHL)
...1960...
During the morning, US Weather Bureau scientists at Fort Monmouth, NJ, discovered
a previously unreported fully developed typhoon 800 miles E of Brisbane, Australia,
when analyzing photos taken on the 125th orbit of the experimental television weather
satellite Tiros I.
...1894...
The month of April has the most daily snowfall records at PHL extending from the
1800s, a total of 7. They are: 1.0" on the 4th, 1886; 3.0" on the 5th, 1898; 0.7" on the
10th, 1894; 0.5" on the 11th, 1894; 0.3" on the 15th, 1892; 0.5" on the 16th, 1888; and
a trace on the 28th, 1898. (PHL)
...1856...
The records of the PA Hospital say that a tornado unroofed or destroyed more than
150 houses, chiefly in the Nrn part of PHL. (PHR)
...1974...
An F2 tornado damaged homes in Lebanon Township, 30 miles S of Flemington,
Hunterdon Co, NJ. No deaths or injuries were reported from the storm. (SD)(G)
...1892...
The month of April has the most daily snowfall records at PHL extending from the
1800s, a total of 7. They are: 1.0" on the 4th, 1886; 3.0" on the 5th, 1898; 0.7" on the
10th, 1894; 0.5" on the 11th, 1894; 0.3" on the 15th, 1892; 0.5" on the 16th, 1888; and
a trace on the 28th, 1898. (PHL)
...1888...
The month of Apr at PHL has the most daily snowfall records extending from the
1800s, a total of 7. They are: 1.0" on the 4th, 1886; 3.0" on the 5th, 1898; 0.7" on the
10th, 1894; 0.5" on the 11th, 1894; 0.3" on the 15th, 1892; 0.5" on the 16th, 1888; and
a trace on the 28th, 1898. (PHL)
...2002...
The temperature at PHL reached 95 degrees , the highest Apr reading since official
records began in 1870. (PHL)
...1983...
A record late snowstorm for the area began on the 19th and extended into the 20th. 1-3"
of snow fell in Srn portions, with up to 8-20" falling in the north. PHL received 1.3"
on the 19th and 0.6" on the 20th, both daily snowfall records. (PHL)(SD)
...1865...
The body of President Lincoln was brought to Independence Hall, PHL, and funeral
held there. (PHR)
...1986...
An unusual late snowfall blanketed the PA Poconos with 30" of snow, and NW NJ
received up to 20". Phl received a daily record snowfall amount of a trace.
(PHL)(2004 weather calendar, Accord Publishing Ltd.)
...1842...
A tornado touched down in Sussex Co, NJ. (G)
...1907...
Charles Barnitz, of Delanco Rd, below Perkins Lane, Beverly, NJ, killed by lightning
during an evening thunderstorm as he was trying to make it to shore while shad
fishing. (NJM - Wed May 1, 1907)
...1990...
29 cities from the Carolinas to the Great Lakes Region and Wrn New England
reported record high temperatures for the date as readings soared into the 80s and
lower 90s. Record highs included 95 degrees at BAL, and 92 degrees at ABE. The
record of 89 degrees at Alpena, MI was the 3rd out of 6 straight record highs for that
location, and smashed their previous record for the date by 10 degrees. (NWS)
...1898...
The month of Apr has the most daily snowfall records at PHL extending from the
1800s, a total of 7. They are: 1.0" on the 4th, 1886; 3.0" on the 5th, 1898; 0.7" on the
10th, 1894; 0.5" on the 11th, 1894; 0.3" on the 15th, 1892; 0.5" on the 16th, 1888; and
a trace on the 28th, 1898. (PHL)
...1900...
A slight shock of earthquake was felt at night in various towns throughout Gloucester
and Camden Co, NJ. (NJM - Wed, May 2)
...1961...
An F2 tornado damaged 6 homes and a warehouse at New Castle, DE. (G)
...1874...
The month ended with a total of 9.76" of precipitation, the WETTEST APR in PHL
records. (PHL)
...1934...
The barometric pressure at PHL rose to 30.71", tying the HIGHEST PRESSURE ever
recorded in APR, previously set on the 1st in 1923. (PHL)
...1947...
3.29" of precipitation fell at PHL, setting a maximum daily record. This is also the
most precipitation received for any calendar day in Apr. The 24 hour total beginning
Apr 30th and ending May 1st of 4.02" remains the precipitation record for 24 hours
which includes part of an Apr day. (PHL)
...1985...
The month ended with 0.52" of precipitation, the DRIEST APR in PHL Records.
(PHL)
...2002...
Up to now, no Apr PA state records for max/min temperature, max/min precipitation,
and max snowfall have been set in the Mt Holly area of responsibility. (PASC)
...1953...
A trace of snow has fallen at PHL only 5 times in May, on the 1st in 1953, of which
a dusting of snow on the ground holds the record for maximum snow depth, then
again in 1963; on the 6th in 1891; on the 8th in 1898, and again in 1947, the latest day
that snow has occurred at PHL. (PHL)
...1963...
A trace of snow has fallen at PHL only 5 times in May, on the 1st in 1953, of which
a dusting of snow on the ground holds the record for maximum snow depth, then
again in 1963; on the 6th in 1891; on the 8th in 1898, and again in 1947, the latest day
that snow has occurred at PHL. (PHL)
...2002...
An F2 tornado touched down near Rising Sun, Cecil Co, MD at 538 pm EDT. It was
the first F2 tornado in Cecil Co since May 15, 1981. There were no injuries, but 21
structures suffered moderate to extensive damage, with the worst damage occurring
at the Tailwind Estates Development. Damage cost was estimated near $330
thousand. (For a look at the storm track, click on Event Archive, under Climate on
our home page menu.)(SD)
...1900...
John Cavin, 15, son of Simon, a well known resident of Clifford, was struck and
killed by lightning during the thunderstorm at night. The boy was about to seat
himself at the supper table, when the bolt struck him, killing him instantly. (NJM -
State Notes)
...1929...
The barometric pressure at PHL fell to 29.00", the lowest pressure ever recorded in
May. (PHL)
...1812...
A storm produced snow from PHL to ME. 1' of snow fell near Keene, NH, and in
MA, 9" fell at Waltham, located near BOS. (L)
...1828...
A most destructive hail storm passed over several districts of Bucks Co, PA, during
the evening, accompanied with vivid flashes of lightning and very heavy thunder. In
Tinicum township, a large stone barn was entirely reduced to a heap of ruins, killing
3 cows and 7 sheep. Another house was unroofed and the barn blown down. Many
trees and fences were prostrated. The hail stones, some very large, fell in great
quantities and destroyed a number of fields of grain. (NJM-Wed May 24, from a May
12 Doylestown report.)
...1891...
A trace of snow has fallen at PHL only 5 times in May, on the 1st in 1953, of which
a dusting of snow on the ground holds the record for maximum snow depth, then
again in 1963; on the 6th in 1891; and on the 8th in 1898, and again in 1947, the latest
day that snow has occurred at PHL. (PHL)
...1956...
An F2 tornado touched down in Cape May Co not long after midnight. No deaths or
injuries were reported. (SD)
...1803...
A freak spring storm produced heavy snow from S IN to New England. The storm
made sleighing possible in MA, but also ruined shade trees in PHL. (L)
...1898...
A trace of snow has fallen at PHL only 5 times in May, on the 1st in 1953, of which
a dusting of snow on the ground holds the record for maximum snow depth, then
again in 1963; on the 6th in 1891; and on the 8th in 1898, and again in 1947, the latest
day that snow has occurred at PHL. (PHL)
...1947...
A trace of snow has fallen at PHL only 5 times in May, on the 1st in 1953, of which
a dusting of snow on the ground holds the record for maximum snow depth, then
again in 1963; on the 6th in 1891; and on the 8th in 1898, and again in 1947, the latest
day that snow has occurred at PHL. (PHL)
...1889...
USA E coast, destructive storm. (N)
...1931...
Very damaging hailstorm in Burlington Co, NJ, with hailstones the size of golf balls
/1 3/4"/ ; auto tops and windshields broken; $300,000 damage. (L)
...1990...
An F2 tornado hit Vineland, Cumberland Co, NJ, blowing out a concrete wall at a
school. People were injured by flying glass at an auto dealership. An F0 tornado also
touched down in Carmel, Cumberland Co, with wind gusts measured at 76 mph.
Hundreds of trees were either uprooted or broken off and utility poles were downed.
Thunderstorms produced wind gusts of 61 mph in Somers Point and Hammonton,
Atlantic Co, NJ, and golf ball sized hail /1 3/4"/ in South Toms River, Ocean co.
(SD)(G)
...1865...
A tornado touched down in Philadelphia around 6 pm, killing 1 person and injuring
15 others. Walter Houselock, aged 15, was passing by a house at the corner of
Cumberland and Sepviva streets, when part of the house hit him as the house was
being blown down. There was great destruction to property, with 23 houses blown
down, damage to the Reading Railroad depot, with the water tank carried 150 yards.
Fairmont Park was damaged to the amount of $20,000. (G)(L)
...1966...
The temperature at PHL bottomed out at 28 degrees, the lowest May reading since
official records began in 1870. In unofficial records at PA hospital from 1837 to
1875, the temperature fell to 26 degrees on May 1, 1847. (PHL)
...1867...
A tornado touched down toward midnight in Burlington Co, NJ. (G)
...1975...
Heavy hailstorm over Nrn NJ; hailstones the size of golf balls /1 3/4"/ accumulated
to a depth of 12". (L)
...1834...
An old newspaper gave a report of the weather conditions at Mt Holly. "Very cold;
freezing in the shade with a clear sun. Icicles hanging 12" long." (NJM - Wed Jun 12,
1907)
...1889...
During a thunderstorm that occurred between 5 and 6 pm at White Oak Run, near
Tannersville, Monroe Co, PA, lightning struck a large rock in front of Edward
Turner's barn, burning the barn as well as killing Mrs Turner and the cow she was
milking. The lightning also killed a dog lying about 70 feet away from the rock. (PR,
Sun, May 11, 2003)
...1948...
Hailstorm in Bound Brook, Somerset Co, to the South Plainfield, Middlesex Co, area;
$50,000 loss; damage to airplanes at Hadley Field. (L)
..1987...
Thunderstorms in KS, developing along a cold front, spawned tornadoes at Emporia
and Toledo, produced wind gusts to 65 mph at Fort Scott, and produced golf ball size
hail /1 3/4"/ in the Kansas City area. Unseasonably hot weather prevailed ahead of the
cold front. Pomona, NJ, reported a record high of 93 degrees, and Altus, OK, hit 100
degrees. (NWS) (SD)
...1995...
An F2 tornado touched down on the Ern shore of the Chesapeake Bay, 1 mile S of
Cordova in the Kittys Corner area, destroying 2 homes. The tornado proceeded
through an unpopulated area of Talbot and SW Caroline Co, crossing into Caroline
about 4 miles S of Hillsboro, along Tuckahoe Creek. The tornado lifted in Martinak
State Park, just S of Denton, 3 miles NE of Williston. (G)
...1780...
The infamous "dark day" in New England tradition. At noon it was nearly as dark as
night. Chickens went to roost, and many persons were fearful of divine wrath. The
phenomena was caused by forest fires to the W of New England. (L)
...1915...
A solar halo of remarkable brilliancy occurred from 10 am to 1230 pm, and caused
much alarm among the superstitious. From 10 am until nearly 3 pm, there was a
waiting list at each phone. Many wanted to know if it presaged the end of the world.
(PHL)
...1947...
An F1 tornado killed a small boy and injured his brother near Mohrsville, Berks Co,
PA. (G)
...1804...
Earliest (known) tornado fatality in NJ state history. A small tornado passed through
Flemington, Huntingdon Co, NJ, and 1 person was killed by a falling tree. The
tornado touched down again in Somerset Co and Middlesex Co. (L) (G-has death
from a separate event)
...1936...
The barometric pressure at PHL rose to 30.64", the highest pressure ever recorded in
May. (PHL)
...1942...
The Lehigh River at Walnutport, Northampton Co, PA, rose to a record 20.6', with
a flood stage of 8.0', and to a record 25.9' at Bethlehem, Northampton Co, with flood
stage 16.0'. (USGS)
...1758...
Hailstorm in Burlington, NJ, left hail in drifts to 6", and remained on the ground until
night. (L)
...1828...
(Actual date not given). Violent hail storm. A letter fr