National Weather ServiceNew JerseyTornado WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Tornado Warnings in New Jersey
The National Weather Service issued 12 tornado warnings for New Jersey in 2025 and 9 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 32nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 19, 115% above the average of 9 for those months in 2008-2025. Burlington was covered most often (44 times since 2008).
How many tornado warnings does New Jersey get?
Every tornado warning that covered part of New Jersey. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 19 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2008 | 8 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does New Jersey get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in New Jersey?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 44 | 11 | September 2, 2026 |
| Ocean | 34 | 11 | July 21, 2026 |
| Gloucester | 24 | 4 | July 28, 2026 |
| Hunterdon | 24 | 4 | August 13, 2023 |
| Mercer | 23 | 3 | April 1, 2023 |
| Monmouth | 23 | 6 | March 17, 2026 |
| Morris | 21 | 7 | July 21, 2026 |
| Salem | 20 | 5 | August 27, 2026 |
| Camden | 18 | 4 | July 31, 2025 |
| Warren | 17 | 3 | July 28, 2026 |
| Atlantic | 16 | 6 | August 20, 2026 |
| Somerset | 16 | 8 | July 21, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest tornado warnings for New Jersey in AreaZine's record
NWS Mount HollyWarningAugust 27, 2026
Tornado Warning: Salem, NJ
Expired 2:30 p.m. EDT, August 27, 2026
NWS UptonWarningJuly 21, 2026
Tornado Warning: Essex and Passaic, NJ
Expired 3:45 p.m. EDT, July 21, 2026
NWS Mount HollyWarningJuly 16, 2026
Tornado Warning: Burlington and Ocean, NJ
Expired 8:30 p.m. EDT, July 16, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a tornado warning?
The NWS issues a tornado warning when a tornado has been seen or weather radar indicates one in the warned area. Warnings are drawn as polygons around the storm's path and usually last 30 to 60 minutes. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in New Jersey.