Perth Amboy, NJ Tornado History — 61 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Perth Amboy, NJ had?
Perth Amboy has had 61 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Perth Amboy?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Perth Amboy was an EF1 on June 26, 2023.
When is tornado season in Perth Amboy?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Perth Amboy, with 12 on record. April through June account for 14 of the 61 tornadoes on record near Perth Amboy.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Perth Amboy
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 Perth Amboy been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Perth Amboy from any of the 61 tornadoes since 1950, though 30 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Perth Amboy
What the record shows near Perth Amboy
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Perth Amboy, with 12 of the 61 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 8 so far. The Perth Amboy record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Perth Amboy, 52 reached EF0 or EF1 and 9 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Perth Amboy is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Perth Amboy has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 21 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 3, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.