Cherry Hill, NJ Tornado History — 84 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Cherry Hill, NJ had?
Cherry Hill has had 84 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Cherry Hill?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cherry Hill was an EF1 on May 16, 2025.
When is tornado season in Cherry Hill?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cherry Hill, with 21 on record. April through June account for 24 of the 84 tornadoes on record near Cherry Hill.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Cherry Hill
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 23 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Cherry Hill
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Cherry Hill 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 Cherry Hill totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
An EF-0 tornado occurred near Collings Lakes New Jersey. The first damage was noted along Malaga Road where large branches were downed and some metal roof sheeting was (PHI)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Cherry Hill
3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Cherry Hill since 1950, across 3 events. 76 injuries have been reported across all events. 2021 was the deadliest year on record near Cherry Hill.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 22, 1955, which caused 1 fatality along a 9.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Cherry Hill
What the record shows near Cherry Hill
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Cherry Hill, with 21 of the 84 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 16 so far. The Cherry Hill record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Cherry Hill, 69 reached EF0 or EF1 and 15 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Cherry Hill is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Cherry Hill has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 23 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 7, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.