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