wharton news - Search News

sinkhole, I-80 and New Jersey

I-80 sinkhole causing traffic nightmare in New Jersey. How to avoid the highway in Wharton.

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Wharton, New Jersey remain shut down as crews work to repair a massive sinkhole that opened up on the shoulder early Thursday morning.The New Jersey Department of Transportation said the highway will remain closed "until further notice.

ABC · 1h

Sinkhole on New Jersey interstate was caused by collapse of abandoned mineshaft

A sinkhole on a New Jersey interstate that's closed eastbound traffic for over 24 hours was caused by a collapse of abandoned mineshaft, officials said.

NJ.com · 1h

Collapse of abandoned mine caused massive I-80 sinkhole, state says

A crumbling mineshaft caused the 40-foot-by-40-foot sinkhole that closed part of the highway, state transportation officials said.

Wharton County, Tornado

Hoodline · 2h

No Injuries Reported as Tornado Damages Farms Near El Campo in Wharton County

A tornado struck near El Campo in Wharton County, causing damage to three farms, but no injuries were reported.

KHOU-TV Houston on MSN · 14h

Severe storms spawn tornadoes from Wharton County to Liberty County | Videos and photos

The first tornado was reported in Wharton County. The sheriff's office posted about it Thursday afternoon. They said there were sightings at Loop 183 and County Road 428, FM 960 and FM 961 and in the area of Highway 59 and the El Campo truck stop heading northeast towards Pierce.

Houston Chronicle · 20h

Spotters report tornado in Wharton County. Houston under tornado watch Thursday

Weather spotters on the ground have reported seeing a tornado in Wharton County, southwest of Houston on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. In one preliminary storm report, a possible tornado was seen at 2:25 p.

32mon MSN

Route 80 sinkhole in Wharton caused by abandoned mine shaft. Repairs and delays continue

Morris County is home to hundreds of abandoned mines, with several located near the sinkhole's location off Interstate 80 in ...

Yahoo6h

Repairs continue on I-80 in Wharton, N.J.

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Wharton, New Jersey remain shut down as crews work to repair a massive sinkhole ...

15hon MSN

Barn destroyed in Wharton County tornado

Thursday's storms brought several tornadoes to Wharton County, located southwest of Houston.Officials say three tornadoes ...

abc7NY1h

Collapsed abandoned mineshaft caused giant sinkhole that shut down part of I-80 in Morris County

The collapse of an abandoned mineshaft is the cause of a massive 40-foot by 40-foot sinkhole that shut down part of Interstate 80 (I-80) in New Jersey, according to the State Department of ...

KVUE1d

Tornadoes spotted from Wharton County to Liberty County as strong storms moved through

The first tornado was reported in Wharton County. The sheriff's office posted about it Thursday afternoon. They said there were sightings at Loop 183 and County Road 428, FM 960 and FM 961 and in ...