MORRIS PLAINS, NEW JERSEY — Multiple downed trees outside the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Morris Plains reflected the damage left by the July 3rd storm, which tore through Morris County with powerful winds, fallen power lines, and widespread outages across Morris County ahead of America's 250th planned celebrations.
According to the Borough of Morris Plains, a substation behind the tower's train station went offline early ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, leaving most or all of the borough without power. Public work crews cleared multiple downed trees overnight, while trees that involved power lines remained in place because of safety concerns.
Nearly 50,000 Morris County customers lost power during the storm as crews worked to clear blocked roadways and restore electricity amid the scorching temperatures and humidity. In Morris Plains, uprooted trees and scattered branches left visible damage around the VFW post and nearby streets.
Photos published on Morristown Green on July 5th, 2026.
A tree lays on the grounds of the Veterans of Foreign Affairs #3401 after a powerful storm in Morris Plains, New Jersey. Photo by Sunah Choudhry.
An American flag stands after powerful winds knock down multiple trees on the grounds of the Veterans of Foreign Affairs #3401 after a powerful storm in Morris Plains, New Jersey. Photo by Sunah Choudhry.
Fallen branches weigh down metal fences at the Veterans of Foreign Affairs #3401 and Veterans Park after a powerful storm in Morris Plains, New Jersey. Photo by Sunah Choudhry
Fallen trees stack on top of each other at the Veterans of Foreign Affairs #3401 after a powerful storm in Morris Plains, New Jersey. Photo by Sunah Choudhry
A New Jersey State Police helicopter flies over the Veterans of Foreign Affairs #3401 after a powerful storm in Morris Plains, New Jersey. Photo by Sunah Choudhry.
A Morris Plains Police vehicle travels along Tabor Road with its emergency lights on after the July 3 storm. Photo by Sunah Choudhry.
Fallen branches weigh down metal fences at the Veterans of Foreign Affairs #3401 and Veterans Park after a powerful storm in Morris Plains, New Jersey. Photo by Sunah Choudhry
Fallen branches weigh down metal fences at the Veterans of Foreign Affairs #3401 and Veterans Park after a powerful storm in Morris Plains, New Jersey. Photo by Sunah Choudhry.
An old canyon sits in front of fallen trees at the Veterans of Foreign Affairs #3401 after a powerful storm in Morris Plains, New Jersey. Photo by Sunah Choudhry.
Fallen trees stack on top of each other at the Veterans of Foreign Affairs #3401 after a powerful storm in Morris Plains, New Jersey. Photo by Sunah Choudhry.
