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South Old Bridge, NJ Tornado History — 74 Tornadoes Since 1950

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

How many tornadoes has South Old Bridge, NJ had?

South Old Bridge has had 74 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near South Old Bridge?

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

When is tornado season in South Old Bridge?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near South Old Bridge, with 15 on record. April through June account for 22 of the 74 tornadoes on record near South Old Bridge.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
74
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
4.1% of total
Peak Month
August
15 on record
Per Year Avg
1.0
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near South Old Bridge

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 25 total, averaging 1.3 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 1
2023 7
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 3
1980s 12
1990s 18
2000s 7
2010s 11
2020s 12

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 31
EF1 31
EF2 9
EF3 3

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 1
Mar 2
Apr 7
May 5
Jun 10
Jul 11
Aug 15
Sep 8
Oct 10
Nov 5
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near South Old Bridge been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of South Old Bridge from any of the 74 tornadoes since 1950, though 40 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near South Old Bridge

Costliest Tornado
F1 on July 26, 1994 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
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 South Old Bridge

The 1990s were the busiest decade near South Old Bridge, with 18 of the 74 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The South Old Bridge record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near South Old Bridge, 62 reached EF0 or EF1 and 12 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near South Old Bridge is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.

Across the last 20 years South Old Bridge has averaged 1.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 25 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 7, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has South Old Bridge, NJ had?
Since 1950, 74 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of South Old Bridge. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in South Old Bridge?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near South Old Bridge, with 15 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 South Old Bridge?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of South Old Bridge was an EF0 on June 14, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for South Old Bridge?
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