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Sayreville Junction, NJ Tornado History — 65 Tornadoes Since 1950

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

How many tornadoes has Sayreville Junction, NJ had?

Sayreville Junction has had 65 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Sayreville Junction?

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

When is tornado season in Sayreville Junction?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sayreville Junction, with 12 on record. April through June account for 17 of the 65 tornadoes on record near Sayreville Junction.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
65
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
6.2% of total
Peak Month
August
12 on record
Per Year Avg
0.9
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Sayreville Junction

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 24 total, averaging 1.2 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 1
2023 5
2022 1
2021 3
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 3
1960s 5
1970s 5
1980s 9
1990s 14
2000s 7
2010s 11
2020s 11

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 32
EF1 22
EF2 7
EF3 4

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 1
Mar 2
Apr 4
May 5
Jun 8
Jul 11
Aug 12
Sep 8
Oct 9
Nov 5
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Sayreville Junction been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Sayreville Junction from any of the 65 tornadoes since 1950, though 38 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Sayreville Junction

Costliest Tornado
EF0 on September 16, 2010 — $8.5M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF1 on April 1, 2023 — 550 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 Junction

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Sayreville Junction, with 14 of the 65 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 11 so far. The Sayreville Junction record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Sayreville Junction, 54 reached EF0 or EF1 and 11 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Sayreville Junction is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Sayreville Junction has averaged 1.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 24 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 Junction, NJ had?
Since 1950, 65 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Sayreville Junction. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Sayreville Junction?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sayreville Junction, 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 Junction?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sayreville Junction was an EF0 on June 14, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Sayreville Junction?
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