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Camden, NJ Tornado History — 80 Tornadoes Since 1950

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

How many tornadoes has Camden, NJ had?

Camden has had 80 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Camden?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Camden was an EF1 on May 16, 2025.

When is tornado season in Camden?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Camden, with 21 on record. April through June account for 21 of the 80 tornadoes on record near Camden.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
80
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
3.8% of total
Peak Month
July
21 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Camden

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 24 total, averaging 1.2 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 0
2023 4
2022 1
2021 7
2020 3
2019 5
2018 0
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 1
2011 1
2010 1
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Camden

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Camden and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 16, 2025 and the most recent on May 16, 2025. It is already counted in the Camden totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF1° May 16, 2025
3 WSW Monroe Twp, Gloucester County, NJ
Delayed Report...Updated starting location and track and increased intensity of Collings Lakes tornado. The EF-1 tornado originated in Williamstown near the intersectio (PHI)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 8
1960s 5
1970s 6
1980s 16
1990s 16
2000s 5
2010s 8
2020s 16

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 21
EF1 43
EF2 13
EF3 3

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 1
Mar 6
Apr 5
May 3
Jun 13
Jul 21
Aug 11
Sep 12
Oct 2
Nov 5
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Camden

3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Camden since 1950, across 3 events. 80 injuries have been reported across all events. 2021 was the deadliest year on record near Camden.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 22, 1955, which caused 1 fatality along a 9.6-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Camden

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on March 22, 1955 — 1 fatality, 9.6 mi path, 600 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on September 1, 2021 — $5.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF1 on April 1, 2023 — 600 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on March 10, 1964 — 59.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on May 16, 2025.

What the record shows near Camden

The 1980s were the busiest decade near Camden, with 16 of the 80 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 16 so far. The Camden record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Camden, 64 reached EF0 or EF1 and 16 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Camden is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Camden has averaged 1.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 24 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 7, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Camden, NJ had?
Since 1950, 80 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Camden. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Camden?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Camden was an F3 on March 22, 1955, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Camden?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Camden, with 21 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 Camden?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Camden was an EF1 on May 16, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Camden?
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