Somerset, NJ Tornado History — 66 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Somerset, NJ had?
Somerset has had 66 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Somerset?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Somerset was an EF0 on June 14, 2024.
When is tornado season in Somerset?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Somerset, with 12 on record. April through June account for 19 of the 66 tornadoes on record near Somerset.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Somerset
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 19 total, averaging 0.9 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 Somerset been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Somerset from any of the 66 tornadoes since 1950, though 26 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Somerset
What the record shows near Somerset
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Somerset, with 16 of the 66 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 10 so far. The Somerset record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Somerset, 54 reached EF0 or EF1 and 12 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Somerset is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Somerset has averaged 0.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 19 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 4, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.