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Tinton Falls, NJ Tornado History — 43 Tornadoes Since 1950

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

How many tornadoes has Tinton Falls, NJ had?

Tinton Falls has had 43 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Tinton Falls?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Tinton Falls was an EF1 on April 1, 2023.

When is tornado season in Tinton Falls?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Tinton Falls, with 11 on record. April through June account for 13 of the 43 tornadoes on record near Tinton Falls.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
43
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
4.7% of total
Peak Month
August
11 on record
Per Year Avg
0.6
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Tinton Falls

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 18 total, averaging 0.9 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 4
2022 1
2021 2
2020 2
2019 1
2018 0
2017 2
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 1
2011 2
2010 1
2009 0
2008 0
2007 2

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 4
1960s 4
1970s 1
1980s 7
1990s 6
2000s 5
2010s 7
2020s 9

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 14
EF2 6
EF3 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 2
Apr 5
May 3
Jun 5
Jul 6
Aug 11
Sep 4
Oct 5
Nov 2
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Tinton Falls been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Tinton Falls from any of the 43 tornadoes since 1950, though 26 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Tinton Falls

Costliest Tornado
F1 on October 28, 1995 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on April 1, 2023 — 550 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on March 10, 1964 — 59.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on April 1, 2023.

What the record shows near Tinton Falls

The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Tinton Falls, with 9 of the 43 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Tinton Falls record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Tinton Falls, 35 reached EF0 or EF1 and 8 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Tinton Falls is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Tinton Falls has averaged 0.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 18 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 4, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Tinton Falls, NJ had?
Since 1950, 43 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Tinton Falls. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Tinton Falls?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Tinton Falls, with 11 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 Tinton Falls?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Tinton Falls was an EF1 on April 1, 2023.
How do I get tornado warnings for Tinton Falls?
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