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On September 1st, 1940, Southern New Jersey experienced an unusually large storm event associated with a tropical system. The system inundated portions of Camden, Gloucester, Salem Cumberland and Atlantic Counties.

Damage throughout South-Jersey was widespread, from Millville to Clementon.

Dozens of roads, bridges and dams were damaged or destroyed as a result of the ensuing floods.

Portions of the area experienced over 24-inches of rain in less than 12-hours. This extraordinary rainfall intensity was experienced over a localized area near Parvin State Park, located north and west of the City of Vineland.