Middlesex County tornado history

8 tornadoes touched Middlesex County, New Jersey between 1950 and 2025 — about 0.1 a year. The strongest was rated F1 (Oct 5, 1985).

8tornadoes since 1950

F1strongest rating

0killed · 9 injured

12 milongest path · 1985

(E)F0(E)F1(E)F2(E)F3(E)F4(E)F5· dots = start point only

By rating

(E)F06

(E)F12

(E)F20

(E)F30

(E)F40

(E)F50

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Peak month: July.

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Date	Rating	Path	Width	Injured
Oct 5, 1985	F1	12 mi	77 yd	8
Jul 31, 1992	F1	1.2 mi	40 yd	0
Nov 16, 1989	F0	0.5 mi	13 yd	0
Oct 27, 2003	F0	0.3 mi	50 yd	0
Jul 14, 1987	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
Aug 29, 1989	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	1
Jun 9, 1993	F0	0.1 mi	33 yd	0
Sep 8, 1996	F0	0.1 mi	40 yd	0

Date	Rating	Path	Width	Injured
Oct 27, 2003	F0	0.3 mi	50 yd	0
Sep 8, 1996	F0	0.1 mi	40 yd	0
Jun 9, 1993	F0	0.1 mi	33 yd	0
Jul 31, 1992	F1	1.2 mi	40 yd	0
Nov 16, 1989	F0	0.5 mi	13 yd	0
Aug 29, 1989	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	1
Jul 14, 1987	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
Oct 5, 1985	F1	12 mi	77 yd	8

How many tornadoes has Middlesex County, New Jersey had?

8 tornadoes touched Middlesex County, New Jersey between 1950 and 2025 in the NOAA Storm Prediction Center database — about 0.1 per year.

What was the strongest tornado in Middlesex County?

The strongest rating recorded was F1 on Oct 5, 1985, with a 12-mile path.

When is tornado season in Middlesex County?

Most of its tornadoes happened in July (2 of 8). Tornadoes can occur in any month, so keep alerts on year-round.

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