United StatesNew JerseyNWS, FEMA, USGSArchive to October 13, 2026
New Jersey: warnings and declarations in 2026
The National Weather Service issued 458 warnings for New Jersey in 2026 through September, 63% above the average of 281 for those months in 2008-2025. The most frequent was the severe thunderstorm warning (235). FEMA has made 0 declarations for New Jersey this year.
Latest notices in New Jersey
NWS Mount HollyWarningOctober 11, 2026
Flood Warning: Hunterdon and Somerset, NJ
Expired 12:00 a.m. EDT, October 12, 2026
NWS Mount HollyWarningSeptember 28, 2026
Flood Warning: Monmouth and Ocean, NJ
Expired 10:30 a.m. EDT, September 28, 2026
NWS Mount HollyWarningSeptember 27, 2026
Flood Warning: Somerset, NJ
Expired 8:00 a.m. EDT, September 29, 2026
NWS Mount HollyWarningSeptember 27, 2026
Flood Warning: Hunterdon, NJ
Expired 3:00 p.m. EDT, September 27, 2026
NWS Mount HollyWarningSeptember 27, 2026
Flood Warning: Hunterdon, NJ
Expired 11:00 a.m. EDT, September 27, 2026
NWS UptonWarningSeptember 25, 2026
Coastal Flood Warning: Hudson, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex and 2 more, NJ and NY
Expired 6:00 p.m. EDT, September 27, 2026
NWS Mount HollyWarningSeptember 25, 2026
Coastal Flood Warning: Cumberland, NJ
Expired 2:00 p.m. EDT, September 27, 2026
NWS Mount HollyWarningSeptember 25, 2026
High Wind Warning: Delaware Beaches, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May and 2 more, DE and NJ
Expired 6:00 a.m. EDT, September 27, 2026
Which warnings, watches and advisories does New Jersey get?
| Product | Yearly average 2008-2025 | 2025 | 2026 through September | Average, same months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 149 | 131 | 235 | 143 |
| Flood Advisory | 147 | 25 | 43 | 133 |
| Flood Warning | 70 | 25 | 25 | 52 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 46 | 62 | 138 | 45 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 45 | 35 | 26 | 31 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 25 | 24 | 10 | 18 |
| Wind Advisory | 21 | 29 | 7 | 12 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 16 | 15 | 23 | 15 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 14 | 10 | 16 | 9 |
| Frost Advisory | 13 | 16 | 7 | 6 |
| Flash Flood Watch | 11 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Flood Watch | 11 | 14 | 19 | 9 |
| Heat Advisory | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 |
| Freeze Warning | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Tornado Warning | 9 | 12 | 19 | 9 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 9 | 9 | 4 | 7 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 8 | 8 | 4 | 7 |
| Snow Squall Warning (since 2018) | 8 | 1 | 18 | 6 |
| Coastal Flood Warning | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Freeze Watch | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Red Flag Warning | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Coastal Flood Watch | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| High Wind Warning | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Freezing Rain Advisory | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Tornado Watch | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| High Wind Watch | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 2 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| High Surf Advisory | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Blizzard Warning | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 13, 2026.
How many warnings does New Jersey get each year?
Every NWS warning (VTEC significance W) that covered part of New Jersey. 2026 is drawn as an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 459 |
| 2025 | 258 |
| 2024 | 409 |
| 2023 | 455 |
| 2022 | 198 |
| 2021 | 505 |
| 2020 | 354 |
| 2019 | 421 |
| 2018 | 360 |
| 2017 | 188 |
| 2016 | 232 |
| 2015 | 148 |
| 2014 | 231 |
| 2013 | 232 |
| 2012 | 297 |
| 2011 | 552 |
| 2010 | 295 |
| 2009 | 266 |
| 2008 | 311 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 13, 2026.
When in the year?
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 13, 2026.
FEMA declarations for New Jersey in 2026
FEMA has made no declaration for New Jersey in 2026 so far.
Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. Data as of October 11, 2026.
Questions about New Jersey's warnings
How many weather warnings does New Jersey get a year?
An average of 317 NWS warnings a year in 2008-2025, and 258 in 2025.
What is the most common warning in New Jersey?
The severe thunderstorm warning: 149 a year on average in 2008-2025.
Where do the live warnings come from?
From the National Weather Service's alert feed (api.weather.gov), which AreaZine reads every few minutes. For a warning in force now, the NWS office page and NOAA Weather Radio are the first source; phones receive only the most dangerous warnings as Wireless Emergency Alerts.