downed trees
Coverage of downed trees in the Nexus archive.
- Storm cleanup begins in NJ after trees cause damage
Cleanup is currently underway in Plainfield, NJ, following damage caused by Saturday’s storm. The event resulted in downed trees and significant structural harm. Specifically, an Amazon truck was crushed by a falling tree while the driver was performing a delivery.
- PHOTOS: Storm damage hits Chicago area as trees fall, lightning strikes and roads flood
Fast-moving storms caused widespread damage, including downed trees, flooding, and power outages, across the Chicagoland area on Monday. The storms also resulted in lightning strikes and road flooding.
- Heavy rain, flash floods, power outages bring chaotic Monday commute to NYC area
An intense storm system caused flash floods, power outages, and downed trees, disrupting the Monday morning commute in New York City and surrounding areas.
- Flash flooding threatens NYC, NJ and Long Island
A flood watch is in effect for Long Island, New York City, Westchester, and northern New Jersey from Sunday afternoon through Monday night. The National Weather Service issued the warning following days of intense heat, power outages, and downed trees.
- Severe storms leave downed trees, power outages throughout NY, NJ
Severe storms and strong winds caused widespread damage in New York and New Jersey, uprooting trees, blocking roads, and damaging parks. Cleanup efforts are underway following the Friday night storms.
- More stormy, hot weather forecast for DC area after fallen trees killed 2 women Thursday
The D.C. area faces another round of hot and stormy weather following damaging storms that caused power outages, downed trees, and killed two women in Maryland. A heat advisory and risk of high winds and hail are in effect, with cleanup efforts ongoing from Thursday's storms.
- Tornado watch issued in Chicago area ahead of severe storms
A tornado watch was issued for the Chicago area and northwest Indiana until 9 p.m., with potential tornadoes, hail, and 80 mph wind gusts. A flood watch remained in effect until 11 p.m., as heavy rain and thunderstorms were expected. Previous storms on Wednesday caused power outages and downed trees due to 70 mph winds and heavy rainfall.
- Chicago weather: Storms knock down trees, power, with another round forecast Thursday
Strong storms caused tornado warnings, downed trees, and power lines in the Chicago area on Wednesday, with more storms expected Thursday.