Burlington storm history
Storm events recorded in Burlington, New Jersey between 1950 and 2025.
1,267
Total events
25
Tornadoes
147
Hail
129
Floods
5
Deaths
$148.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A man in his 70s was struck and killed by lightning at Burlington Country Club. This was the first documented case of a fatal lightning strike in the United States in 2021. Time estimated from radar and dispatch calls.
A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees and tree limbs in Shamong Township. A 47-year-old woman died while camping at the Atsion Recreation Area within the township. A tree snapped and fell on top of a tent she as well as a 51-year-old man and 31-year-old woman were taking…
A severe thunderstorm hit Medford Township very hard and caused approximately eight million dollars in property damage. Hundreds upon hundreds of trees were either uprooted or snapped. Three people were injured after a tree fell onto their vehicle. Another person was injured afte…
Record flooding along the North Branch of the Rancocas Creek affected Mount Holly. About 300 families were evacuated. The township municipal building and the county courthouse were flooded. Many downtown roads were flooded. Farther upstream in Eastampton Township, many properties…
About thirty of the forty municipalities in Burlington County suffered flood damage. Lumberton, Medford and Edgewater Park were among the hardest hit communities. At one point thirty-seven roadways in the county were closed including New Jersey State Routes 73 and 70 and Burlingt…
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Several tree limbs near 3 inches in diameter were blown down around the Birchfield Community in Mount Laurel.
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Multiple large limbs blown down on Larchmont Boulevard south of Union Mill Road.
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Multiple large tree limbs were blown down on a house leading to roof damage.
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A report was relayed over social media of snapped tree branches in Shamong. Time was estimated by radar.
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Heavy rain was responsible for closing several roads. The roads were flooded and impassable.
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NJ511 reported flash flooding on US 130 Northbound, including at and south of CR 543/Beverly Rd.
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Flash flooding was reported on East River Drive in Willingboro. Approximately two feet of water covered the roadway.
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Route 541 quickly flooded due to heavy rain. All lanes were closed. Two vehicles became stuck in the water.
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The Warren Street underpass at the River Line bridge in Edgewater Park was closed due to flash flooding.
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Pinewald Lane in Burlington Township experienced flash flooding due to heavy rain.
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Reports received of water covering Timberline Drive near Poplar Road.
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Trees and wires down. Time estimated from radar.
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Wires down in Springfield. Time estimated from radar.
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Wires down along Route 206 in Shamong. Time estimated from radar.
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Pictures were received of flash flooding on Pinewald Lane.
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Wires reported down. Time estimated from radar.
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Numerous trees and wires down, with some roadways blocked. Time estimated from radar.
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Several tree limbs down near the office. Estimated 60 MPH gust.
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As of 7:00pm, theres a Downed tree on I-295 southbound South of Exit 52 - Columbus Rd in Florence Twp. 1 left lane of 3 lanes closed. Time estimated from radar.
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Numerous trees and wires down. Time estimated from radar.
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Large tree branches fell on a car and blocked Creek Road. Time estimated from radar.
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Large tree down on Hainesport-Mt. Laurel Road near Academy Dr. Tree laying across road and fell on power lines.
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Tree damage was reported and a center pivot irrigation system was blown over.
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Flash flooding on US 130 near the intersection with Manor Drive and Tenby Chase Drive. Webcam at that location showed at lease one car stuck in flood waters.
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Pictures shared on social media showed multiple roads flooded in Edgewater Park. Time estimated from nearby reports.
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Wires down along 2nd Street in Moorestown. Time estimated from radar.
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Wires down along Tomlinson Mill road and Taunton Lake Road, most likely caused by the outflow. Time estimated from radar.
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Tree blown down into wires. Time estimated from radar.
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Several wires down in the vicinity of the Route 70 and Route 73 interchange. Time estimated from radar.
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Wires down along Fountain Avenue in Burlington Township. Time estimated from radar.
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Downed wires on Farnsworth Avenue in Bordentown. Time estimated from radar.
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Downed trees in Evesham Township on Elmwood Road. Time estimated from radar.
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Report of several trees and wires down around Medford with a few trees in houses. Probable microburst. Time estimated from radar.
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Pictures sent in of widespread tree damage around Cherry and Cedar Streets in Medford Township. Probable microburst. Time estimated from radar.
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Wires down along Georgia Trail in Medford, NJ. Time estimated from radar..
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | 0 |
| 2024 | 41 | 0 |
| 2023 | 58 | 5 |
| 2022 | 42 | 0 |
| 2021 | 85 | 3 |
| 2020 | 111 | 0 |
| 2019 | 74 | 2 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 |
| 2017 | 51 | 0 |
| 2016 | 35 | 0 |
| 2015 | 20 | 0 |
| 2014 | 46 | 0 |
| 2013 | 22 | 0 |
| 2012 | 31 | 0 |
| 2011 | 48 | 0 |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 30 | 0 |
| 2005 | 29 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 1 |
| 2003 | 25 | 2 |
| 2002 | 49 | 0 |
| 2001 | 39 | 0 |
| 2000 | 38 | 0 |
| 1999 | 59 | 0 |
| 1998 | 52 | 0 |
| 1997 | 25 | 0 |
| 1996 | 28 | 0 |
| 1995 | 13 | 1 |
| 1994 | 8 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 10 | 0 |
| 1991 | 10 | 1 |
| 1990 | 9 | 1 |
| 1989 | 8 | 0 |
| 1988 | 12 | 0 |
| 1987 | 24 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 5 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | 3 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 2 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |