The National Weather Service says the tornado that touched down in Jackson, New Jersey was an EF-2, with top winds reaching 130 mph.

The tornado touched down at 7:24 pm near Patterson Road, off of West Commodore Boulevard, and remained on the ground for three minutes, swirling across a path 2.1 miles long.

According to a preliminary report from the weather service, the tornado continued east for about three-quarters of a mile and swept across houses on the north side of Stonehenge Court and along West Commodore Boulevard before moving across homes and businesses along Wright Debow Road and Hamilton Road.

“Dozens of large hardwood and softwood trees were snapped or uprooted in a convergent pattern, power poles downed or snapped, fences demolished, and sheds, small outbuildings, and dumpsters flipped or moved,” the survey team said.

“Despite the significant tree damage, generally only minor siding and roof shingle damage was noted.”

The tornado that impacted Jackson was one of at least four separate tornadoes that hit the area Shabbos afternoon, including another one in Howell.

The NWS also said later Monday that the tornado which impacted Howell, actually touched down in Jackson – and was also rated an EF-2.

The length of that twister, which was on the ground for about 60 seconds, was estimated at 0.4 miles, and the peak winds were estimated at 120 mph.

The tornadoes are believed to be separate from each other due to a gap in the damage path between the two areas.

The National Weather Service says they are still investigating at least another three potential tornadoes.

The last time four tornadoes hit the state on the same day was October 18, 1990.

See here for photos of the damage from around the area.