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Eastern Ocean County, New Jersey
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1996 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
0
Tornado reports
0
Hail reports
114
Floods since 1996
794
All events
22
Deaths
$8.1B
Property damage
Year by year
All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
Fire departments from multiple municipalities responded to a report of a swimmer in distress at the New York Avenue Beach in Lavallette. The individual was found partially submerged in the ocean about 25 yards from shore. He was taken to a local medical center where he was pronou…
Seven swimmers were caught in a rip current at the Webster Avenue beach. Rescuers attempted to rescue all of the affected people. Six were rescued. Of those six, three had to be transported to a hospital to recover. The seventh individual was found partially submerged in the wate…
Broadcast media reports that three people in Beach Haven were caught in a rip current during the afternoon of September 3rd. Two were rescued, but one person was pronounced dead.
Broadcast media reports multiple swimmers in Seaside Park had to be rescued after being caught in a rip current. 1 swimmer was pronounced dead.
Local media reported a death off the coast of LBI near Loveladies where a man had died in the surf. The beach was unguarded, with a High Risk for rip currents was in effect.
Fatality occurred on the evening of June 13th near area A22 in Island Beach State Park.
A man drowned after getting caught in a rip current.
A 24 year old women and her male companion were knocked off their feet by a rip current and pulled into the ocean off of the Spray beach section in Long Beach Township NJ at around 11 am. The women died less than a day later.
Moderate rip currents were observed during the late afternoon hours of June 4th. As a result of the rip currents, two youngsters entered the water and got caught in a rip current. The kids father was able to rescue them but then collapsed and died upon returning to shore due to a…
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Ocean County Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Ocean County Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Cape May County Airport.
Blizzard Blizzard
Snowfall amounts generally ranged from around 15-18. The highest reliable measurement received was 18.0 from Ship Bottom. Blizzard conditions were confirmed based on nearby photos, videos, and weather station observations.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Ocean County Airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm total snow and sleet accumulation totals ranged from 5-10 from south to north. The highest report received was 10.3 in Point Pleasant Beach.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Ocean County Airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged from 3-6, with the greater totals farther north (north of IBSP) and lower totals farther south on LBI. The highest total reported was 7.3 from Point Pleasant Beach.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding occurred in the tidal communities of Ocean County. Water entered vulnerable buildings causing some damage. The tide gauge at Waretown reached 3.62 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Ship Bottom reached 4.02 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Bayshore reached 3.53 …
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding occurred in the tidal communities of Ocean County. Water entered vulnerable buildings causing some damage. The tide gauge at Waretown reached 4.21 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Barnegat Light reached 4.90 feet MLLW, and the tide gauge at Ship Bottom rea…
High Wind High Wind
MESONET station 2 miles south of the center of Island Beach State Park reported a wind gust of 62 mph.
High Wind High Wind
MESONET station 1 mile west of Surf City reported a wind gust of 60 mph.
High Wind High Wind
NJWxNet station in Harvey Cedars reported a wind gust of 59 mph.
High Wind High Wind
MESONET station 3 miles west-southwest of Holgate reported a wind gust of 59 mph.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Ocean County Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Ocean County Airport.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding occurred in the tidal communities of Ocean County. Water entered vulnerable buildings causing some damage. The tide gauge at Mantoloking reached 2.77 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Waretown reached 3.20 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Barnegat Light reached…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Ocean County Airport reached 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Ocean County Airport reached 111 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Ocean County Airport reached 105 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Ocean County Airport reached 109 degrees.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog with visibility 1/4 mile or less was observed for several hours at Ocean County Airport.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 26 | 0 |
| 2024 | 19 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 19 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 22 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 20 | 0 |
| 2015 | 37 | 0 |
| 2014 | 33 | 0 |
| 2013 | 21 | 0 |
| 2012 | 38 | 0 |
| 2011 | 24 | 0 |
| 2010 | 33 | 0 |
| 2009 | 40 | 0 |
| 2008 | 27 | 0 |
| 2007 | 41 | 0 |
| 2006 | 35 | 0 |
| 2005 | 37 | 0 |
| 2004 | 25 | 0 |
| 2003 | 34 | 0 |
| 2002 | 37 | 0 |
| 2001 | 22 | 0 |
| 2000 | 27 | 0 |
| 1999 | 31 | 0 |
| 1998 | 34 | 0 |
| 1997 | 28 | 0 |
| 1996 | 29 | 0 |
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