Princeton, NJ Tornado History — 71 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Princeton, NJ had?
Princeton has had 71 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Princeton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Princeton was an EF0 on June 14, 2024.
When is tornado season in Princeton?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Princeton, with 13 on record. April through June account for 21 of the 71 tornadoes on record near Princeton.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Princeton
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 26 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 Princeton been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Princeton from any of the 71 tornadoes since 1950, though 43 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Princeton
What the record shows near Princeton
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Princeton, with 20 of the 71 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Princeton record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Princeton, 55 reached EF0 or EF1 and 16 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Princeton is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Princeton has averaged 1.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 26 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 10, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.