Old Bridge, NJ Tornado History — 73 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Old Bridge, NJ had?
Old Bridge has had 73 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Old Bridge?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Old Bridge was an EF0 on June 14, 2024.
When is tornado season in Old Bridge?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Old Bridge, with 15 on record. April through June account for 21 of the 73 tornadoes on record near Old Bridge.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Old Bridge
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 25 total, averaging 1.3 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 Old Bridge been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Old Bridge from any of the 73 tornadoes since 1950, though 40 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Old Bridge
What the record shows near Old Bridge
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Old Bridge, with 18 of the 73 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The Old Bridge record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Old Bridge, 61 reached EF0 or EF1 and 12 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Old Bridge is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Old Bridge has averaged 1.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 25 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 7, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.