The EF1 tornado occurred around 5 a.m. in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township, in Camden County, with estimated peak winds up to 90 mph.
Chopper 6 from sister station WPVI in Philadelphia was over Deer Park Circle in the Sicklerville section of Gloucester Township, which was another area being investigated.The National Weather Service is looking for reports of any wind damage.
Gloucester Township police say several 911 calls came in from residents in the Deer Park Development reporting storm damage, including one who said a large tree had fallen over and went through the roof of their home.However, police say none of the homes sustained structural damage, and no residents were displaced.
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