Hopatcong Hills, NJ Tornado History — 35 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Hopatcong Hills, NJ had?
Hopatcong Hills has had 35 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Hopatcong Hills?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Hopatcong Hills was an EF0 on June 26, 2023.
When is tornado season in Hopatcong Hills?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Hopatcong Hills, with 14 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Hopatcong Hills
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 11 total, averaging 0.6 per year over this window.
Preliminary tornado reports near Hopatcong Hills since December 29, 2025
These are 2 preliminary reports, not confirmed tornadoes. They have not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and are not counted in the confirmed totals above.
Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.
Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.
Within 25 miles of Hopatcong Hills. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.
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 Hopatcong Hills been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Hopatcong Hills from any of the 35 tornadoes since 1950, though 16 injuries have been reported. NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Hopatcong Hills
About Tornadoes in Hopatcong Hills
This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Hopatcong Hills, New Jersey, experiences tornadoes less frequently than many regions of the central United States, but the area is not immune to these severe weather events. According to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center, 31 tornadoes have been documented within 25 miles of the community since 1950, with activity varying considerably by decade. The 1980s saw the highest concentration with seven tornadoes, while the 1960s recorded just one event.
The majority of tornadoes in this area have been relatively weak on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which rates tornado intensity based on damage to structures and vegetation. Of the 31 recorded events, 14 were rated EF0 and 11 were rated EF1, indicating wind speeds generally below 110 miles per hour. Four tornadoes reached EF2 intensity, and two attained EF3 strength, representing the most severe events on record for the region. Notably, no tornado-related fatalities have been documented within the 25-mile search radius since 1950.
July stands out as the peak month for tornado activity, accounting for 12 of the 31 recorded events. This summer concentration aligns with the seasonal pattern of severe thunderstorm development in the northeastern United States, when warm, humid air masses can support rotating supercells. The costliest tornado on record occurred on July 10, 1989, when an F0-rated tornado caused $2.75 million in property damage despite its relatively weak classification, traveling 3.5 miles with a maximum width of 100 yards.
The longest-tracked tornado in the area's history occurred on August 13, 1990, when an F0 tornado traveled 25 miles with a maximum width of 150 yards, though it caused no reported property damage. The widest tornado reached 800 yards across during a July 19, 1971 event that was rated F1 and caused $275,000 in damage along a one-mile path. Most recently, an EF1 tornado touched down on June 26, 2023, traveling 1.4 miles with a maximum width of 475 yards and causing no reported damage or injuries.