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Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1962 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
9
Tornado reports
44
Hail reports
122
Floods since 1996
1,199
All events
17
Deaths
$163.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Hunterdon County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 7 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.
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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down in Raritan Township. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down in Readington Township. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree blown down on I-78 Eastbound near exit 26.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Somerset Airport, Morristown Airport, Trenton-Mercer Airport, Doylestown Airport, Pennridge Airport and Quakertown Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and wires down around Raritan Township. Time estimated from radar.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Somerset Airport, Morristown Airport, Pennridge Airport and Quakertown Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Somerset Airport, Trenton-Mercer Airport, Doylestown Airport, Pennridge Airport and Quakertown Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A light glaze of ice from freezing rain occurred across the area, as reported by several CoCoRaHS observers.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts generally ranged from around 7-10. The highest reliable measurement received was 10.4 from Flemington and Three Bridges.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Trenton-Mercer Airport, Somerset Airport and Pennridge Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A period of light freezing rain and some sleet occurred. Several trace amounts of ice reported, including in Flemington where a photo was sent showing a glaze of ice on a sidewalk.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm total snow and sleet accumulation totals ranged from 9-12. The highest report received was 13.0 in Flemington.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from 3-4. The highest reported amount was 4.3 in Holland Township.
Freezing Fog Freezing Fog
Several hours of dense freezing fog was observed at Somerset Airport, Lehigh Valley International Airport, Quakertown Airport and Pennridge Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from 3-4. The highest reported amount was 4.2 in Bethlehem Township.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Trenton-Mercer Airport, Somerset Airport, Morristown Airport, Lehigh Valley International Airport and Doylestown Airport.
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 0 |
| 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 | 43 | 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 |
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