Hunterdon storm history
Storm events recorded in Hunterdon, New Jersey between 1950 and 2025.
1,164
Total events
9
Tornadoes
44
Hail
122
Floods
17
Deaths
$163.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Widespread flash flooding occurred in Hunterdon County with numerous road closures. There were over 300 water rescues in the county. A total of six flood related fatalities were reported, one in Milford, one in East Amwell Township, and four in Raritan Township. Many buildings an…
A severe thunderstorm caused wind damage across Hunterdon County, hitting the central part of the county the hardest in Alexandria, Franklin and Clinton Townships. Ten people suffered minor injuries at the Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning in Readington Township when t…
One hundred and seven homes were damaged by the flooding associated with the remnants of Lee in Hunterdon County. Three homes suffered major damage, eighty-nine minor damage and fifteen more were affected by flood waters. The New Hope-Lambertville Bridge crossing the Delaware Riv…
In Hunterdon County, flooding rains and strong winds forced the closure of dozens of roads and bridges in the county and included New Jersey State Routes 12 and 31 and U.S. Route 202. Three dams were also compromised. Flood related evacuations occurred in Califon, Flemington, Fra…
Thunderstorms with torrential downpours caused considerable flash flooding of smaller streams and led to flooding along the South Branch of the Raritan River. Numerous roads were flooded and three bridges had to be closed. Hardest hit were Clinton and Tewksbury Township. In Clint…
The South Branch of the Raritan River flooded into Clinton Township. There were voluntary evacuations along Lower Central Street. Four roads were closed. One vehicle accidently drove into the river, but the driver was able to get out of the vehicle and out of the river. In Clinto…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Based on CoCoRaHS reports and automated stations, a few hundredths of an inch of ice accretion occurred. The highest liquid precipitation amount was 0.06 in Clinton Township.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow and sleet totals near 1 in most areas. The highest report was 1.5 from Califon. A light glaze of freezing rain/freezing drizzle was also reported across the county, which lingered into the morning hours on the 27th.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large branch near 5 inches in diameter was blown down along the side of old Highway 28.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged from 6-7. The highest report was 7.4 from Franklin Township.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Sleet and a light glaze of ice occurred. Sleet accumulation was minimal, but nearby reports suggest as much as 0.5 of sleet may have occurred in the far northern portions of the county. Trace amounts were reported in Holland Township and Flemington. No ice measurement reports wer…
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was reported for several hours at Trenton-Mercer Airport, Somerset Airport, Pennridge Airport and Lehigh Valley International Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was reported for several hours at Trenton-Mercer Airport, Pennridge Airport, Quakertown Airport and Lehigh Valley International Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires were blown down around East Amwell Township. Time was estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires reported down across Lebanon Township.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires reported down across Raritan Township.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires reported down across Delaware Township.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Somerset Airport reached 109 degrees, and at Pennridge Airport it reached 105 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Somerset Airport reached 112 degrees, at Morristown Airport it reached 107 degrees, at Doylestown Airport it reached 106 degrees, and at both Pennridge and Quakertown Airports it reached 108 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down with debris in the road way on Alfalfa Hill Road. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down blocking the roadway in Frenchtown. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down on wires on Upper Creek Road. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down around Delaware Township. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down around Delaware Township. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down. Time estimated from radar.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Three days of high heat and humidity brought extreme heat indices. The heat index peaked at 118 degrees on June 23rd and 110 degrees on June 24th and 25th, all measured at Somerset Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines down. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and large limbs downed. Time estimated from radar.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog with visibility 1/4 mile or less was observed for several hours at Trenton-Mercer Airport, Pennridge Airport and Quakertown Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 Center had multiple reports of wires blown down around Flemington.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 center reported multiple wires blown down around Readington Township.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 Center reported multiple wires blown down around Raritan Township.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of freezing rain, snow, and sleet occurred. A light glaze of ice was reported by CoCoRaHS observers. Snow and sleet amounts around 1-2 were reported. No freezing rain measurements were received. The greatest snow and sleet total was 1.8 in Holland Twp.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and some freezing rain occurred. The greatest snow and sleet report was 1.4 in Clinton Twp. No freezing rain measurements were received, however surrounding reports indicate around 0.1 or less occurred across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain occurred. The greatest snow and sleet total was 1.0 in Lebanon. No freezing rain measurements were received, though surrounding observations suggest less than 0.1 occurred.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | 0 |
| 2024 | 36 | 0 |
| 2023 | 55 | 1 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 |
| 2021 | 56 | 0 |
| 2020 | 21 | 0 |
| 2019 | 42 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 24 | 0 |
| 2016 | 43 | 1 |
| 2015 | 33 | 0 |
| 2014 | 47 | 0 |
| 2013 | 44 | 0 |
| 2012 | 40 | 0 |
| 2011 | 40 | 0 |
| 2010 | 30 | 0 |
| 2009 | 36 | 0 |
| 2008 | 37 | 0 |
| 2007 | 49 | 0 |
| 2006 | 38 | 0 |
| 2005 | 35 | 0 |
| 2004 | 41 | 0 |
| 2003 | 39 | 1 |
| 2002 | 48 | 0 |
| 2001 | 35 | 0 |
| 2000 | 37 | 0 |
| 1999 | 42 | 0 |
| 1998 | 40 | 0 |
| 1997 | 24 | 0 |
| 1996 | 29 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 9 | 2 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1991 | 8 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 3 | 3 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |