Approximately 100 properties were damaged by a tornado in West Windsor on February 21. Estimated peak winds reached 110-115 mph, uprooting trees, power lines, and causing damage to homes.
Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes stated, “Fortunately, no injuries were reported despite the serious damage to homes, buildings, cars and landscape, including at our Mercer Oaks golf course”. It was reported that no residences suffered structural damage and there were no reported injuries.
About 27 condominiums were declared uninhabitable resulting in the displacement of 75-100 people. The American Red Cross has stepped in to assist in finding temporary housing for those displaced.