Storm Leaves South Plainfield in Ruins | Newark News

A brutal storm tore through South Plainfield, uprooting massive trees and hurling debris across yards, streets, and homes—leaving residents stunned and shaken. On Merchants Avenue, branches and whole trees crashed down, one even demolishing a fence and another storage unit toppled onto a house. People recounted near-misses and damage to cars and property, all under sudden, violent winds, torrential rain, and hail that cut visibility to zero. With cleanup crews already on the ground and neighbors banding together, the community now faces the daunting task of assessing the full scope of destruction—and rebuilding from the ground up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/48d6b1fbb7c7a7af