South River, NJ Tornado History — 71 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has South River, NJ had?
South River has had 71 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near South River?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of South River was an EF0 on June 14, 2024.
When is tornado season in South River?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near South River, with 13 on record. April through June account for 21 of the 71 tornadoes on record near South River.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near South River
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 24 total, averaging 1.2 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 River been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of South River from any of the 71 tornadoes since 1950, though 40 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near South River
What the record shows near South River
The 1990s were the busiest decade near South River, with 15 of the 71 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The South River record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near South River, 59 reached EF0 or EF1 and 12 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near South River is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years South River has averaged 1.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 24 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 7, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.