Pennsauken, NJ Tornado History — 85 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Pennsauken, NJ had?
Pennsauken has had 85 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Pennsauken?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pennsauken was an EF1 on May 16, 2025.
When is tornado season in Pennsauken?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pennsauken, with 21 on record. April through June account for 23 of the 85 tornadoes on record near Pennsauken.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Pennsauken
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 25 total, averaging 1.3 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Pennsauken
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Pennsauken 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 Pennsauken totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
Delayed Report...Updated starting location and track and increased intensity of Collings Lakes tornado. The EF-1 tornado originated in Williamstown near the intersectio (PHI)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
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
Casualties on Record Near Pennsauken
3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Pennsauken since 1950, across 3 events. 76 injuries have been reported across all events. 2021 was the deadliest year on record near Pennsauken.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on March 22, 1955, which caused 1 fatality along a 9.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Pennsauken
What the record shows near Pennsauken
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Pennsauken, with 18 of the 85 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 17 so far. The Pennsauken record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Pennsauken, 69 reached EF0 or EF1 and 16 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Pennsauken is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Pennsauken has averaged 1.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 25 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 8, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.