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Brick, NJ Tornado History — 38 Tornadoes Since 1950

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

How many tornadoes has Brick, NJ had?

Brick has had 38 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near Brick?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Brick was an EF1 on August 10, 2023.

When is tornado season in Brick?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Brick, with 9 on record. April through June account for 14 of the 38 tornadoes on record near Brick.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
38
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
2.6% of total
Peak Month
August
9 on record
Per Year Avg
0.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Brick

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 19 total, averaging 0.9 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 5
2022 1
2021 4
2020 2
2019 1
2018 0
2017 2
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 1
2012 0
2011 2
2010 1
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Brick

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Brick and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on July 22, 2025 and the most recent on July 22, 2025. It is already counted in the Brick totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

July 22, 2025
3 NNE Barnegat Light, Ocean County, NJ
[Landspout] Several videos via social media show a waterspout came ashore near beach access 18 at the southern end of Island Beach State Park. There was no reported da (PHI)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 4
1960s 5
1970s 1
1980s 4
1990s 3
2000s 2
2010s 7
2020s 12

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 16
EF1 14
EF2 7
EF3 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 2
Apr 6
May 2
Jun 6
Jul 8
Aug 9
Sep 1
Oct 2
Nov 2
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Brick been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Brick from any of the 38 tornadoes since 1950, though 15 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Brick

Costliest Tornado
F0 on November 20, 1989 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on April 1, 2023 — 550 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on March 10, 1964 — 59.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 10, 2023.

What the record shows near Brick

The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Brick, with 12 of the 38 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Brick record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Brick, 30 reached EF0 or EF1 and 8 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Brick is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Brick has averaged 0.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 19 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 5, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Brick, NJ had?
Since 1950, 38 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Brick. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Brick?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Brick, with 9 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 Brick?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Brick was an EF1 on August 10, 2023.
How do I get tornado warnings for Brick?
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