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Glassboro, NJ Tornado History — 63 Tornadoes Since 1950

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

How many tornadoes has Glassboro, NJ had?

Glassboro has had 63 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Glassboro?

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

When is tornado season in Glassboro?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Glassboro, with 18 on record. April through June account for 17 of the 63 tornadoes on record near Glassboro.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
63
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
3.2% of total
Peak Month
July
18 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Glassboro

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 14 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.

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

What storm spotters reported near Glassboro

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Glassboro 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 Glassboro totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF0° May 16, 2025
2 WSW Folsom, Atlantic County, NJ
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

1950s 4
1960s 5
1970s 8
1980s 13
1990s 14
2000s 5
2010s 8
2020s 6

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 20
EF1 31
EF2 10
EF3 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 1
Mar 5
Apr 6
May 3
Jun 8
Jul 18
Aug 8
Sep 8
Oct 1
Nov 4
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Glassboro

1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Glassboro since 1950, across 1 event. 49 injuries have been reported across all events. 2003 was the deadliest year on record near Glassboro.

The deadliest single event was an F0 on October 27, 2003, which caused 1 fatality along a 0.5-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Glassboro

Deadliest Tornado
F0 on October 27, 2003 — 1 fatality, 0.5 mi path, 30 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on July 13, 1975 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
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 Glassboro

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Glassboro, with 14 of the 63 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Glassboro record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Glassboro, 51 reached EF0 or EF1 and 12 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Glassboro is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Glassboro has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 14 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 5, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Glassboro, NJ had?
Since 1950, 63 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Glassboro. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Glassboro?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Glassboro was an F0 on October 27, 2003, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Glassboro?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Glassboro, with 18 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 Glassboro?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Glassboro was an EF1 on May 16, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Glassboro?
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