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Willingboro, NJ Tornado History — 87 Tornadoes Since 1950

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

How many tornadoes has Willingboro, NJ had?

Willingboro has had 87 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Willingboro?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Willingboro was an EF0 on June 14, 2024.

When is tornado season in Willingboro?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Willingboro, with 23 on record. April through June account for 26 of the 87 tornadoes on record near Willingboro.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
87
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
3.4% of total
Peak Month
July
23 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Willingboro

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 32 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 1
2023 8
2022 1
2021 12
2020 2
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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 7
1960s 9
1970s 3
1980s 12
1990s 17
2000s 7
2010s 8
2020s 24

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 50
EF2 13
EF3 3

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 2
Mar 4
Apr 7
May 4
Jun 15
Jul 23
Aug 10
Sep 16
Oct 3
Nov 2
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Willingboro

2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Willingboro since 1950, across 2 events. 73 injuries have been reported across all events. 2021 was the deadliest year on record near Willingboro.

The deadliest single event was an EF2 on September 1, 2021, which caused 1 fatality along a 8.3-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Willingboro

Deadliest Tornado
EF2 on September 1, 2021 — 1 fatality, 8.3 mi path, 400 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
EF0 on June 14, 2024.

What the record shows near Willingboro

The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Willingboro, with 24 of the 87 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Willingboro record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Willingboro, 71 reached EF0 or EF1 and 16 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Willingboro is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Willingboro has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 32 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 12, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Willingboro, NJ had?
Since 1950, 87 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Willingboro. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Willingboro?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Willingboro was an EF2 on September 1, 2021, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Willingboro?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Willingboro, with 23 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 Willingboro?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Willingboro was an EF0 on June 14, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Willingboro?
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