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Teaneck, NJ Tornado History — 56 Tornadoes Since 1950

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

How many tornadoes has Teaneck, NJ had?

Teaneck has had 56 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Teaneck?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Teaneck was an EF0 on November 13, 2021.

When is tornado season in Teaneck?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Teaneck, with 17 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 56 tornadoes on record near Teaneck.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
56
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
July
17 on record
Per Year Avg
0.7
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Teaneck

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 17 total, averaging 0.8 per year over this window.

2026 0+2 prelim
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 2
2020 0
2019 2
2018 3
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 3
2012 1
2011 1
2010 3
2009 0
2008 0
2007 2

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Teaneck since December 29, 2025

These are 2 preliminary reports, not confirmed tornadoes. They have not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and are not counted in the confirmed totals above.

Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.

Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.

Preliminary July 21, 2026
Rye Brook, Westchester County, NY
Trees & wires down around Lawridge Dr in Purchase. (OKX)
Preliminary EF1° July 21, 2026
1 N Pine Brook, Morris County, NJ
Updates previous tornado report from 1 N Troy Hills. A EF-1 tornado touched down behind the ridgeline on Windsor Drive in the Pine Brook section on Montville around 2:5 (PHI)

Within 25 miles of Teaneck. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 2
1960s 1
1970s 11
1980s 10
1990s 12
2000s 5
2010s 13
2020s 2

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 21
EF1 29
EF2 6

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 1
May 1
Jun 3
Jul 17
Aug 9
Sep 11
Oct 10
Nov 4
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Teaneck

2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Teaneck since 1950, across 2 events. 50 injuries have been reported across all events. 2010 was the deadliest year on record near Teaneck.

The deadliest single event was an EF1 on September 16, 2010, which caused 1 fatality along a 4.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Teaneck

Deadliest Tornado
EF1 on September 16, 2010 — 1 fatality, 4.0 mi path, 100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF1 on September 16, 2010 — $17.2M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F1 on July 19, 1971 — 800 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on November 13, 2021 — 13.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on November 13, 2021.

What the record shows near Teaneck

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Teaneck, with 13 of the 56 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Teaneck record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Teaneck, 50 reached EF0 or EF1 and 6 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Teaneck is rated EF2, of which 6 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Teaneck has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 17 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 3, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Teaneck, NJ had?
Since 1950, 56 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Teaneck. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Teaneck?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Teaneck was an EF1 on September 16, 2010, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Teaneck?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Teaneck, with 17 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 Teaneck?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Teaneck was an EF0 on November 13, 2021.
How do I get tornado warnings for Teaneck?
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