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Mercerville-Hamilton Square, NJ Tornado History — 78 Tornadoes Since 1950

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

How many tornadoes has Mercerville-Hamilton Square, NJ had?

Mercerville-Hamilton Square has had 78 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Mercerville-Hamilton Square?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mercerville-Hamilton Square was an EF0 on June 14, 2024.

When is tornado season in Mercerville-Hamilton Square?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mercerville-Hamilton Square, with 19 on record. April through June account for 24 of the 78 tornadoes on record near Mercerville-Hamilton Square.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
78
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
5.1% of total
Peak Month
July
19 on record
Per Year Avg
1.0
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Mercerville-Hamilton Square

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 32 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 1
2023 10
2022 0
2021 11
2020 1
2019 3
2018 0
2017 1
2016 1
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 3
2010 1
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 6
1960s 7
1970s 3
1980s 9
1990s 14
2000s 7
2010s 9
2020s 23

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 18
EF1 44
EF2 12
EF3 4

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 1
Mar 2
Apr 9
May 5
Jun 10
Jul 19
Aug 11
Sep 12
Oct 6
Nov 2
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Mercerville-Hamilton Square

1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Mercerville-Hamilton Square since 1950, across 1 event. 46 injuries have been reported across all events. 2003 was the deadliest year on record near Mercerville-Hamilton Square.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Mercerville-Hamilton Square

Deadliest Tornado
F0 on October 27, 2003 — 1 fatality, 0.5 mi path, 30 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F0 on May 25, 1994 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on November 16, 1989 — 800 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on March 10, 1964 — 59.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 14, 2024.

What the record shows near Mercerville-Hamilton Square

The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Mercerville-Hamilton Square, with 23 of the 78 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Mercerville-Hamilton Square record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Mercerville-Hamilton Square, 62 reached EF0 or EF1 and 16 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Mercerville-Hamilton Square is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Mercerville-Hamilton Square has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 32 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 11, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Mercerville-Hamilton Square, NJ had?
Since 1950, 78 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Mercerville-Hamilton Square. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Mercerville-Hamilton Square?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Mercerville-Hamilton Square was an F0 on October 27, 2003, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Mercerville-Hamilton Square?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mercerville-Hamilton Square, with 19 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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mercerville-Hamilton Square was an EF0 on June 14, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Mercerville-Hamilton Square?
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