Sewell, NJ Tornado History — 73 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Sewell, NJ had?
Sewell has had 73 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Sewell?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sewell was an EF1 on May 16, 2025.
When is tornado season in Sewell?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sewell, with 20 on record. April through June account for 18 of the 73 tornadoes on record near Sewell.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Sewell
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 19 total, averaging 0.9 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Sewell
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Sewell 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 Sewell totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
An EF-0 tornado occurred near Collings Lakes New Jersey. The first damage was noted along Malaga Road where large branches were downed and some metal roof sheeting was (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 Sewell
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Sewell since 1950, across 2 events. 74 injuries have been reported across all events. 2021 was the deadliest year on record near Sewell.
The deadliest single event was an EF2 on September 1, 2021, which caused 1 fatality along a 8.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Sewell
What the record shows near Sewell
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Sewell, with 17 of the 73 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 10 so far. The Sewell record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Sewell, 56 reached EF0 or EF1 and 17 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Sewell is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Sewell has averaged 0.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 19 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 5, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.