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Vincentown, NJ Tornado History — 71 Tornadoes Since 1950

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

How many tornadoes has Vincentown, NJ had?

Vincentown 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 Vincentown?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Vincentown was an EF1 on May 16, 2025.

When is tornado season in Vincentown?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Vincentown, with 20 on record. April through June account for 23 of the 71 tornadoes on record near Vincentown.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
71
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
4.2% of total
Peak Month
July
20 on record
Per Year Avg
0.9
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Vincentown

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 29 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 1
2023 9
2022 1
2021 8
2020 1
2019 4
2018 0
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 1
2011 2
2010 1
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Vincentown

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Vincentown and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 16, 2025 and the most recent on May 16, 2025. It is already counted in the Vincentown totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF0° May 16, 2025
2 WSW Folsom, Atlantic County, NJ
An EF-0 tornado occurred near Collings Lakes New Jersey. The first damage was noted along Malaga Road where large branches were downed and some metal roof sheeting was (PHI)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 7
1960s 5
1970s 2
1980s 10
1990s 13
2000s 5
2010s 8
2020s 21

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 16
EF1 41
EF2 11
EF3 3

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 2
Mar 3
Apr 7
May 4
Jun 12
Jul 20
Aug 11
Sep 7
Oct 2
Nov 2
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Vincentown

1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Vincentown since 1950, across 1 event. 66 injuries have been reported across all events. 2003 was the deadliest year on record near Vincentown.

The deadliest single event was an F0 on October 27, 2003, which caused 1 fatality along a 0.5-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Vincentown

Deadliest Tornado
F0 on October 27, 2003 — 1 fatality, 0.5 mi path, 30 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on September 1, 2021 — $5.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F1 on November 16, 1989 — 800 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on March 10, 1964 — 59.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on May 16, 2025.

What the record shows near Vincentown

The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Vincentown, with 21 of the 71 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Vincentown record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Vincentown, 57 reached EF0 or EF1 and 14 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Vincentown is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Vincentown has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 29 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 9, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Vincentown, NJ had?
Since 1950, 71 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Vincentown. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Vincentown?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Vincentown was an F0 on October 27, 2003, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Vincentown?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Vincentown, with 20 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 Vincentown?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Vincentown was an EF1 on May 16, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Vincentown?
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