New Brunswick, NJ Tornado History — 69 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has New Brunswick, NJ had?
New Brunswick has had 69 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near New Brunswick?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of New Brunswick was an EF0 on June 14, 2024.
When is tornado season in New Brunswick?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near New Brunswick, with 12 on record. April through June account for 19 of the 69 tornadoes on record near New Brunswick.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near New Brunswick
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 21 total, averaging 1.1 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 New Brunswick been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of New Brunswick from any of the 69 tornadoes since 1950, though 40 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near New Brunswick
What the record shows near New Brunswick
The 1990s were the busiest decade near New Brunswick, with 14 of the 69 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 11 so far. The New Brunswick record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near New Brunswick, 54 reached EF0 or EF1 and 15 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near New Brunswick is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years New Brunswick has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 21 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 5, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.