Hillsborough, NJ Tornado History — 74 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Hillsborough, NJ had?
Hillsborough has had 74 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Hillsborough?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Hillsborough was an EF0 on June 14, 2024.
When is tornado season in Hillsborough?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Hillsborough, with 14 on record. April through June account for 23 of the 74 tornadoes on record near Hillsborough.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Hillsborough
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 20 total, averaging 1.0 per year over this window.
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
Have any tornadoes near Hillsborough been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Hillsborough from any of the 74 tornadoes since 1950, though 23 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Hillsborough
What the record shows near Hillsborough
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Hillsborough, with 20 of the 74 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 13 so far. The Hillsborough record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Hillsborough, 62 reached EF0 or EF1 and 12 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Hillsborough is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Hillsborough has averaged 1.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 20 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 6, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.