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Mount Laurel, NJ Tornado History — 77 Tornadoes Since 1950

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

How many tornadoes has Mount Laurel, NJ had?

Mount Laurel has had 77 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Mount Laurel?

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

When is tornado season in Mount Laurel?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mount Laurel, with 19 on record. April through June account for 25 of the 77 tornadoes on record near Mount Laurel.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
77
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
3.9% of total
Peak Month
July
19 on record
Per Year Avg
1.0
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Mount Laurel

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 25 total, averaging 1.3 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 1
2023 8
2022 1
2021 6
2020 1
2019 4
2018 0
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 1
2011 1
2010 1
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Mount Laurel

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Mount Laurel 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 Mount Laurel 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 7
1960s 5
1970s 3
1980s 14
1990s 16
2000s 7
2010s 7
2020s 18

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 17
EF1 47
EF2 10
EF3 3

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 1
Mar 5
Apr 7
May 3
Jun 15
Jul 19
Aug 10
Sep 12
Oct 2
Nov 2
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Mount Laurel

2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Mount Laurel since 1950, across 2 events. 73 injuries have been reported across all events. 2021 was the deadliest year on record near Mount Laurel.

The deadliest single event was an EF2 on September 1, 2021, which caused 1 fatality along a 8.3-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Mount Laurel

Deadliest Tornado
EF2 on September 1, 2021 — 1 fatality, 8.3 mi path, 400 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on September 1, 2021 — $5.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F1 on November 16, 1989 — 800 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 Mount Laurel

The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Mount Laurel, with 18 of the 77 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Mount Laurel record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Mount Laurel, 64 reached EF0 or EF1 and 13 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Mount Laurel is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Mount Laurel has averaged 1.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 25 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 8, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Mount Laurel, NJ had?
Since 1950, 77 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Mount Laurel. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Mount Laurel?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Mount Laurel was an EF2 on September 1, 2021, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Mount Laurel?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mount Laurel, 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 Mount Laurel?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mount Laurel was an EF1 on May 16, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Mount Laurel?
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