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Cumberland County, New Jersey
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1963 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
10
Tornado reports
36
Hail reports
90
Floods since 1996
1,012
All events
2
Deaths
$109.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Cumberland County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 10 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
A man was found dead from exposure to the cold.
A gust front outrunning a cluster of severe thunderstorms entered near Greenwich in western Cumberland County at approximately 12:23 am EDT on the 30th. This gust front produced damaging wind gusts ranging from 65 to 70 mph as it traversed eastward across the county. Within appro…
Residents were evacuated along the Maurice River in Vineland and Millville. The Cohansey River also flooded in the western part of the county. The combination of flooding rains and tropical storm force wind gusts closed fifty roadways in the county. For the second time within the…
Thunderstorms with repeated torrential downpours caused flash flooding of roadways and streams in the western part of Cumberland County and affected Upper Deerfield Township and Bridgeton the hardest where two dams failed. This led to the evacuation of residents along the Cohanse…
About 125 people were evacuated from the Cedar Crest Mobile Home Park in Vineland on the 15th after the Blackwater Branch Creek flooded. Most were able to return on the 16th. Another eight homes were flooded in Vineland near the Maurice River. Landis Avenue (New Jersey State Rout…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down around Fairfield Township. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down around Hopewell Township. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down around Vineland. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The NJ WeatherNet station in Upper Deerfield measured a 59 MPH gust.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Millville Executive Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Millville Executive Airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts generally ranged from around 12-17. The highest reliable measurement received was 17.0 from Millville.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Millville Executive Airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm total snow and sleet accumulation totals mainly ranged from 6-9. The highest report received was 9.8 in Upper Deerfield Township.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Millville Executive Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Trace amounts of sleet and freezing rain were reported near Millville, which likely also occurred across the county near and north of Millville.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from 2-3 across much of the county. The highest report was 3.6 from Greenwich Township.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread moderate flooding occurred in the tidal areas of Cumberland County. There were many road closures with the flood waters affecting numerous homes and businesses. The tide gauge at Bivalve reached a level of 8.90 feet MLLW and the tide gauge at Greenwich reached a level …
Flood Flood
The USGS Cohansey River gauge at Seeley exceeded flood stage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree down blocking Big Oak Road. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large branches and a few trees downed. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A small shed in Bridgeton was significantly damaged due to strong winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple wires blown down.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Moderate to locally heavy snowfall occurred with totals around 4-6. The highest reported total was 6.0 in Newport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of freezing rain and some sleet occurred. Trace amounts of sleet were reported in several locations nearby. The greatest freezing rain measurement was 0.17 at the Millville Municipal Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain occurred. Surrounding reports indicate a trace of sleet occurred. The greatest ice measurement was 0.17 at the Millville Municipal Airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Moderate to heavy snowfall with totals ranging from 4-5 occurred across the county. The highest report was 6.0 from Maurice River Twp.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of sleet, flurries, and light freezing rain lasted for about 1-2 hours. A dusting of snow and sleet accumulation and and a light glaze of ice occurred.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Millville Municipal Airport reported several hours of dense fog from late on December 9th into December 10th.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was reported at Millville Municipal Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was reported at Millville Municipal Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down around Maurice River Township. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of a tree down in Commercial Township. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The NJWxNet gauge at Fortescue reported a gust to 68 MPH.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread moderate flooding occurred in the tidal areas of Cumberland County. There were many road closures with the flood waters affecting numerous homes and businesses. The tide gauge at Bivalve reached a level of 8.68 feet MLLW.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread moderate flooding occurred in the tidal areas of Cumberland County. There were many road closures with the flood waters affecting numerous homes and businesses. The tide gauge at Bivalve reached a level of 8.80 feet MLLW.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 2 to 3 across the zone. The highest snowfall report was from Stow Creek Township with 3.5.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog with visibility 1/4 mile or less was observed for several hours at Millville Municipal Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 1 to 2 across much of the county. The highest snowfall report was from Upper Deerfield Township with 2.4. A light glaze of ice also occurred in some areas.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread moderate flooding occurred in the tidal areas of Cumberland County. There were many road closures with the flood waters affecting numerous homes and businesses. The tide gauge at Bivalve reached a level of 8.77 feet MLLW.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread moderate flooding occurred in the tidal areas of Cumberland County. There were many road closures with the flood waters affecting numerous homes and businesses. The tide gauge at Greenwich reached a level of 8.44 feet MLLW.
High Wind High Wind
A NJWxNet station in Upper Deerfield reported a peak gust of 62 mph.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was observed for several hours at Millville Municipal Airport.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 34 | 0 |
| 2019 | 17 | 1 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 46 | 0 |
| 2016 | 45 | 0 |
| 2015 | 34 | 0 |
| 2014 | 37 | 0 |
| 2013 | 26 | 0 |
| 2012 | 35 | 0 |
| 2011 | 50 | 0 |
| 2010 | 41 | 0 |
| 2009 | 41 | 0 |
| 2008 | 36 | 0 |
| 2007 | 44 | 0 |
| 2006 | 40 | 0 |
| 2005 | 33 | 0 |
| 2004 | 28 | 0 |
| 2003 | 39 | 0 |
| 2002 | 37 | 0 |
| 2001 | 39 | 0 |
| 2000 | 30 | 0 |
| 1999 | 44 | 0 |
| 1998 | 34 | 0 |
| 1997 | 28 | 0 |
| 1996 | 24 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 12 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 8 | 2 |
| 1989 | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 5 | 2 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
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