Eastern Atlantic storm history
Storm events recorded in Eastern Atlantic, New Jersey between 1950 and 2025.
676
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
101
Floods
12
Deaths
$529.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Strong ocean currents and waves in the wake of Storm Fay produced strong rip currents. A media report mentions a teenager was pulled under in the strong currents and was not found and presumed drowned.
A 31 year old male entered the water in Atlantic City Beach around 8:15 PM EDT on August 1st and drowned due to high surf.
Two teenagers died due to rip currents. They were deemed missing and presumed dead by local law enforcement.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals mainly ranged from 1-2 across much of the coastal portion of the county. The highest report was 2.6 from Brigantine.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding and some property inundation occurred in the tidal areas of Atlantic County. The tide gauge at the Atlantic City Marina reached 7.38 feet MLLW, the tide gauge on the Inside Thorofare at Atlantic City reached 7.47 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Absecon Cr…
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Atlantic City International Airport.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding and some property inundation occurred in the tidal areas of Atlantic County. The tide gauge at the Atlantic City Marina reached 7.40 feet MLLW, the tide gauge on the Inside Thorofare at Atlantic City reached 7.61 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Absecon Cr…
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog with visibility 1/4 mile or less was observed for several hours at Atlantic City International Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog with visibility 1/4 mile or less was observed for several hours at Atlantic City International Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Atlantic City International Airport.
High Wind High Wind
NJWxNet station at Atlantic City Marina measured a gust of 64 mph.
High Wind High Wind
AWS station 2 miles southeast of Pleasantville measured a gust of 58 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Moderate to locally heavy snowfall occurred with totals around 5-7. The highest reported total was 7.0 in Somers Point.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of freezing rain and some sleet occurred. Trace amounts of sleet were reported in several locations nearby. A light glaze of freezing rain likely occurred based on surrounding reports and temperatures at precipitation onset.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Atlantic City International Airport reported several hours of dense fog from late on December 9th into December 10th.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding and some property inundation occurred in the tidal areas of Atlantic County. The tide gauge on the oceanfront at Atlantic City reached 7.28 feet MLLW, and the tide gauge at Margate reached 6.70 feet MLLW.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding and some property inundation occurred in the tidal areas of Atlantic County. The tide gauge on the oceanfront at Atlantic City reached 7.04 feet MLLW.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding and some property inundation occurred in the tidal areas of Atlantic County. The tide gauge on the oceanfront at Atlantic City reached 7.2 feet MLLW, and the tide gauge at Margate reached 6.68 feet MLLW.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding occurred in the tidal communities of Atlantic County. The flood waters affected vulnerable buildings. The tide gauge on the oceanfront at Atlantic City reached 7.09 feet MLLW, and the tide gauge at Margate reached 6.68 feet MLLW.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 1 to 2 across the zone. The highest snowfall report was from Margate with 2.0.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding and some property inundation occurred in the tidal areas of Atlantic County. The tide gauge on the oceanfront at Atlantic City reached 7.09 feet MLLW, and the tide gauge at Margate reached 6.65 feet MLLW.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog with visibility 1/4 mile or less was observed for several hours at Atlantic City International Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 3 to 4 across much of the zone. The highest snowfall report was from Somers Point with 5.2.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely around 1 across much of the zone. The highest snowfall report was from Somers Point with 1.1. A light glaze of ice also occurred in some areas.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding and some property inundation occurred in the tidal areas of Atlantic County. The tide gauge at the Atlantic City Marina reached 6.77 feet MLLW, the tide gauge on the oceanfront at Atlantic City reached 7.16 feet MLLW, the tide gauge on the Inside Thoro…
High Wind High Wind
A CWOP station in Brigantine reported a peak gust of 62 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Citizen Weather Observer Program (CWOP) station in Brigantine measured a gust of 62 mph.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was observed for several hours at Atlantic City International Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was observed for several hours at Atlantic City International Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Visibility dropped to 1/4 mile for several hours at Atlantic City International Airport.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding was reported in the tidal areas of the county, and there were numerous road closures. Many homes and other buildings were surrounded by flood waters with some minor property damage occurring. The tide gauge at Absecon reached 6.71 feet MLLW, the tide g…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding was reported in the tidal areas of the county, and there were numerous road closures. Many homes and other buildings were surrounded by flood waters with some minor property damage occurring. The tide gauge at Absecon reached 6.85 feet MLLW, the tide g…
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Visibility dropped to 1/4 mile at Atlantic City International Airport for several hours.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding and some property flooding occurred in the tidal areas of Atlantic County. The tide gauge at Absecon reached 6.73 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at the Atlantic City Marina reached 6.73 feet MLLW, the tide gauge on the oceanfront at Atlantic City reached 7.…
Dense Fog Dense Fog
The Atlantic City International Airport reported visibility of 1/4 mile for several hours.
High Wind High Wind
A Citizens Weather Observing Program station in Brigantine recorded a gust of 61 mph at 4:29 PM. A New Jersey Weathernet station in Atlantic City also recorded a gust of 59 mph at 4:10 PM.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 27 | 0 |
| 2014 | 28 | 0 |
| 2013 | 18 | 0 |
| 2012 | 33 | 0 |
| 2011 | 23 | 0 |
| 2010 | 30 | 0 |
| 2009 | 38 | 0 |
| 2008 | 26 | 0 |
| 2007 | 43 | 0 |
| 2006 | 36 | 0 |
| 2005 | 32 | 0 |
| 2004 | 24 | 0 |
| 2003 | 34 | 0 |
| 2002 | 34 | 0 |
| 2001 | 21 | 0 |
| 2000 | 27 | 0 |
| 1999 | 28 | 0 |
| 1998 | 33 | 0 |
| 1997 | 13 | 0 |
| 1996 | 28 | 0 |