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Gloucester County, New Jersey
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
14
Tornado reports
52
Hail reports
143
Floods since 1996
1,217
All events
9
Deaths
$62.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Gloucester County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 14 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.
The tornado touched down near Harrisonville, NJ doing mostly damage to trees and limbs before strengthening and moving northeast. As it moved to the northeast, it crossed into the Cedar Grove area producing more significant damage to trees with many trees uprooted. The tornado mo…
The runoff from the heavy rain caused flooding in northern Gloucester County including the Mantua Creek basin. A 55-year-old woman drowned after she drove into the swollen creek. Her body was recovered on the 15th. In West Deptford, a 30 foot by 15 foot sink hole caused a basemen…
A 23-year-old man was presumed dead after the boat he was in capsized as a line of showers and thunderstorms moved through the county. He was one of four persons on board who were duck hunting on the Mantua Creek near the Interstate 295 bridge near Paulsboro when the boat overtur…
The wind damage from a powerful macroburst maximized across eastern sections of East Greenwich Township. A survey estimated peak wind gusts of 85 mph. Power poles were snapped in the area of East Chawkin Road and Paul Mills Road along Kings Highway (County Route 551) in the Clark…
The wind damage from a powerful macroburst started to cause considerable wind damage in eastern parts of Greenwich Township. This then continued farther to the southeast in Gloucester County. There were multiple reports of hundreds of trees and wires down in the Gibbstown area of…
The combination of flooding rains and tropical storm force wind gusts closed fifty roadways in Gloucester County. Franklin Township had the greatest number of road closures. In Mullica Hill in Harrison Township, the U.S. Route 322 Bridge was washed out and damaged over Mullica Po…
In Monroe Township, about 35 homes were evacuated along the North Shore Drive as the causeway bordered by Timer Lakes flooded. It was the only way in and out of the development. Roads were closed in Deptford, Washington and Westville. In West Deptford, about six feet of water acc…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and wires down across Washington Twp. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and wires down across Pitman. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and wires down across Mantua Township. Time estimated by radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A vehicle became stuck in water near Pitman and Commerce Avenues.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A house on Brentwood Avenue was flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A vehicle became stuck in flood waters on Black Horse Pike near the intersection with Whitman Drive.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Philadelphia International Airport reached 105 degrees on June 11th and 106 degrees on June 12th.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread tree and wire damage around Gloucester County. Woodbury Heights had most tree and wire damage within the county. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread tree and wire damage around Gloucester County. Deptford Township had most tree and wire damage within the county. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple wooden light poles snapped. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees snapped. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed Tree on NJ 77 Southbound South of CR 538/Elk Rd (Elk Twp), 1 right lane of 2 lanes, right shoulder closed. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees down in Gloucester County, including near Pittman. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Few trees down along Mullica Hill Road; both full size soccer nets and benches on the turf flipped over at South Jersey Technical College. Time given in report.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees down in Gloucester County, including near Glassboro. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees down in Gloucester County, including in Washington Township. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Pictures sent in of several downed trees around Elk Township.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees down in Gloucester County, including near Clayton. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees down in Gloucester County, including near Malaga. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees down across Gloucester County, including near Newfield. Time estimated.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A light glaze of ice from freezing rain occurred across the northern half of the county based on surrounding reports.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Wilmington Airport and Millville Executive Airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts generally ranged from around 10-18. The highest reliable measurement received was 19.0 from Monroe Township.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Philadelphia International Airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm total snow and sleet accumulation totals mainly ranged from 6-9. The highest report received was 10.5 in Mantua.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from 1-3. The highest reported amount was 3.5 in Pitman.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Philadelphia International Airport and Millville Executive Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Trace amounts of snow and sleet totals were reported. A light glaze of freezing rain/freezing drizzle also occurred across the county, with as much as 0.25 of ice reported from Wenonah and Monroe Township.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged from 4-6. The highest total reported was 5.8 from Mantua.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wires reported down. Time estimated from radar.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Philadelphia International Airport reached 105 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Philadelphia International Airport reached 109 degrees, and at Wilmington Airport it reached 110 degrees.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 0 |
| 2025 | 26 | 1 |
| 2024 | 27 | 0 |
| 2023 | 19 | 1 |
| 2022 | 21 | 0 |
| 2021 | 31 | 1 |
| 2020 | 46 | 0 |
| 2019 | 32 | 2 |
| 2018 | 19 | 0 |
| 2017 | 30 | 0 |
| 2016 | 33 | 0 |
| 2015 | 61 | 0 |
| 2014 | 54 | 0 |
| 2013 | 49 | 0 |
| 2012 | 28 | 0 |
| 2011 | 56 | 0 |
| 2010 | 45 | 0 |
| 2009 | 31 | 0 |
| 2008 | 43 | 0 |
| 2007 | 49 | 0 |
| 2006 | 46 | 1 |
| 2005 | 43 | 0 |
| 2004 | 36 | 0 |
| 2003 | 45 | 0 |
| 2002 | 45 | 0 |
| 2001 | 31 | 0 |
| 2000 | 34 | 0 |
| 1999 | 51 | 0 |
| 1998 | 40 | 1 |
| 1997 | 33 | 0 |
| 1996 | 26 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 1 |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 7 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 14 | 4 |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 2 | 0 |
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