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Asbury Park, NJ Tornado History — 26 Tornadoes Since 1950

New Jersey · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Asbury Park, NJ had?

Asbury Park has had 26 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Asbury Park?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Asbury Park was an EF2 on April 1, 2023.

When is tornado season in Asbury Park?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Asbury Park, with 6 on record. April through June account for 10 of the 26 tornadoes on record near Asbury Park.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
26
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
August
6 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Asbury Park

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 11 total, averaging 0.6 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 3
2022 1
2021 1
2020 2
2019 0
2018 0
2017 2
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 1
2011 1
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 4
1960s 3
1980s 3
1990s 4
2000s 1
2010s 4
2020s 7

Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating

F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.

EF0 13
EF1 8
EF2 5

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 2
Apr 4
May 2
Jun 4
Jul 4
Aug 6
Sep 1
Oct 1
Nov 2
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Asbury Park been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Asbury Park from any of the 26 tornadoes since 1950, though 8 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Asbury Park

Costliest Tornado
F0 on November 20, 1989 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF0 on May 20, 2022 — 225 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on March 10, 1964 — 59.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF2 on April 1, 2023.

What the record shows near Asbury Park

The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Asbury Park, with 7 of the 26 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Asbury Park record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Asbury Park, 21 reached EF0 or EF1 and 5 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Asbury Park is rated EF2, of which 5 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Asbury Park has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 11 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 3, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Asbury Park, NJ had?
Since 1950, 26 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Asbury Park. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Asbury Park?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Asbury Park, with 6 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Asbury Park?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Asbury Park was an EF2 on April 1, 2023.
How do I get tornado warnings for Asbury Park?
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