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The effects of Hurricane Irene in New Jersey in 2011 included about $1 billion in damage to 200,000 homes and buildings. This made it the costliest disaster in the state's history, [1] though this was dwarfed by Hurricane Sandy the following year.
Two of these stations—South Branch Raritan River near High Bridge (01396500) and Millstone River at Blackwells Mills (01402000)—recorded the highest peaks in more than 90 years of record. The peak stage at the Stony Brook at Princeton (01401000) was nearly 2 feet higher than the previous record.
Jan 1, 2013 · Intense rainfall from Hurricane Irene during August 27–30, 2011, inundated streams throughout New Jersey resulting in peak streamflows exceeding the 100-year recurrence interval at many streamgages and causing heavy property and road damage. The rain event affected the entire State.
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Aug 26, 2011 · Hurricane Irene made landfall in New Jersey early Sunday and hit New York City as a tropical storm. The 700-mile-wide storm pelted the tri-state area with heavy rains, flash floods and...
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Aug 28, 2011 · Because of severe weather from Hurricane Irene, Princeton University is closed except for critical and essential staff through Sunday evening. Further updates will be provided after campus conditions are assessed in the wake of the storm.
Aug 25, 2011 · In preparation for Hurricane Irene making landfall on the East Coast on Saturday, Aug. 27, the University is advising all members of the Princeton campus community to consider appropriate preparations and to be sure to watch the University's home page for updates.
Aug 28, 2011 · The Mercer County area is inundated with rainwater and flooding waterways Sunday morning following Hurricane Irene’s passage overnight. NJ.com reported this morning that two Princeton firefighters were swept into a rushing creek near Johson Park Elementary School. One had been rescued and taken to a nearby hospital while the second awaited ...
