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Sayreville, NJ Tornado History — 68 Tornadoes Since 1950

New Jersey · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Sayreville, NJ had?

Sayreville has had 68 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Sayreville?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sayreville was an EF0 on June 14, 2024.

When is tornado season in Sayreville?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sayreville, with 12 on record. April through June account for 19 of the 68 tornadoes on record near Sayreville.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
68
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
5.9% of total
Peak Month
August
12 on record
Per Year Avg
0.9
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Sayreville

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 23 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 1
2023 5
2022 1
2021 2
2020 1
2019 3
2018 0
2017 2
2016 1
2015 0
2014 0
2013 1
2012 1
2011 2
2010 1
2009 0
2008 0
2007 2

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 4
1960s 7
1970s 6
1980s 9
1990s 14
2000s 7
2010s 11
2020s 10

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.

EF0 30
EF1 26
EF2 8
EF3 4

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 2
Mar 2
Apr 5
May 5
Jun 9
Jul 10
Aug 12
Sep 8
Oct 10
Nov 5
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Sayreville been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Sayreville from any of the 68 tornadoes since 1950, though 40 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Sayreville

Costliest Tornado
EF0 on September 16, 2010 — $8.5M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F1 on November 16, 1989 — 800 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on March 10, 1964 — 59.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 14, 2024.

What the record shows near Sayreville

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Sayreville, with 14 of the 68 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 10 so far. The Sayreville record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Sayreville, 56 reached EF0 or EF1 and 12 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Sayreville is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Sayreville has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 23 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 5, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Sayreville, NJ had?
Since 1950, 68 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Sayreville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Sayreville?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sayreville, with 12 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Sayreville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sayreville was an EF0 on June 14, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Sayreville?
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