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Marlboro, NJ Tornado History — 61 Tornadoes Since 1950

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

How many tornadoes has Marlboro, NJ had?

Marlboro has had 61 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Marlboro?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Marlboro was an EF1 on April 1, 2023.

When is tornado season in Marlboro?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Marlboro, with 12 on record. April through June account for 21 of the 61 tornadoes on record near Marlboro.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
61
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
3.3% of total
Peak Month
August
12 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Marlboro

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 23 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 7
2022 1
2021 4
2020 2
2019 1
2018 0
2017 2
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 1
2011 2
2010 1
2009 0
2008 0
2007 2

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 6
1960s 6
1970s 1
1980s 9
1990s 13
2000s 5
2010s 7
2020s 14

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 28
EF1 22
EF2 9
EF3 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 1
Mar 2
Apr 9
May 5
Jun 7
Jul 9
Aug 12
Sep 7
Oct 6
Nov 3
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Marlboro been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Marlboro from any of the 61 tornadoes since 1950, though 31 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Marlboro

Costliest Tornado
F0 on October 18, 1990 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on April 1, 2023 — 550 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on March 10, 1964 — 59.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on April 1, 2023.

What the record shows near Marlboro

The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Marlboro, with 14 of the 61 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Marlboro record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Marlboro, 50 reached EF0 or EF1 and 11 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Marlboro is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Marlboro has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 23 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 7, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Marlboro, NJ had?
Since 1950, 61 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Marlboro. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Marlboro?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Marlboro, with 12 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 Marlboro?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Marlboro was an EF1 on April 1, 2023.
How do I get tornado warnings for Marlboro?
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