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Middlesex County, New Jersey
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
8
Tornado reports
62
Hail reports
202
Floods since 1996
1,253
All events
24
Deaths
$786.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Middlesex County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 8 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
Light freezing rain fell. A COOP observer near Milltown reported 0.02 inches of ice accretion. Numerous motor vehicle accidents occurred, reportedly several dozen in Middlesex County alone, including a fatal accident on Route 34 in Old Bridge.
Widespread flash flooding occurred in Middlesex County with numerous road closures and over 500 water rescues. A total of three flood related fatalities were reported in the county, one in South Plainfield, one in Piscataway Township, and one in Woodbridge Township. There was sig…
A 74-year-old Edison man died of a heart attack on the morning of the 28th after he spent most of the overnight bailing water from his basement. Every municipality in Middlesex County had flooding problems and in addition half the county lost power. Major roadways that were close…
In Middlesex County, nearly every municipality suffered flood damage or had roads closed due to flooding. Many major roads were flooded including U.S. Routes 1 and 9 and New Jersey State Routes 18 and 27. Nearly 1,000 people were evacuated and 129 homes suffered severe damage. A …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree limb was blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree limbs and some trees were blown down in Edison and Metuchen.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Trenton-Mercer Airport, Somerset Airport and Monmouth Executive Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Trenton-Mercer Airport and Monmouth Executive Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees uprooted around Cranbury. Shadow Oaks neighborhood hit especially hard, with some felled trees impacting houses. Photos provided in report. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and wires down around Monroe Township. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and wires down around Piscataway. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and wires down around Edison. Time estimated from radar.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Trenton-Mercer Airport, Somerset Airport and Monmouth Executive Airport.
Blizzard Blizzard
Snowfall amounts generally ranged from around 15-22. The highest reliable measurement received was 24.0 from Matawan. 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 Trenton-Mercer Airport and Somerset Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A period of light freezing rain and some sleet occurred. Several trace amounts of ice reported.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm total snow and sleet accumulation totals ranged from 8-11. The highest report received was 11.4 in Woodbridge Township.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from 3-4. The highest reported amount was 4.2 in Edison.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Trenton-Mercer Airport and Somerset Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow and sleet totals ranged from around 0.5-2 in most areas. The highest report was 2.5 from Old Bridge Township. A light glaze of freezing rain/freezing drizzle was also reported across the county, which lingered into the morning hours on the 27th. As much as 0.20 of ice was re…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged from 5-7. The highest report was 8.7 from Metuchen.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell, knocking down power poles. Picture was relayed on social media. Time was estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Spotter relayed a report of a large tree being blown down. Time was estimated from radar.
A large tree limb was blown down and fell on a tent at a community gathering. Three people had minor injuries from the limb falling on the tent. A fourth person was burned after being splashed by boiling water that was in a pot the tree limb knocked over. Time was estimated from …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The NJ DOT reported flash flooding on US 9.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The NJ DOT reported flash flooding on US 9 Northbound at CR 656/Smith St.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported in South Amboy. Multiple roads under water.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Somerset Airport reached 109 degrees, and at Monmouth Executive Airport it reached 105 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Somerset Airport reached 112 degrees, and at Monmouth Executive Airport it reached 105 degrees.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 0 |
| 2025 | 41 | 0 |
| 2024 | 30 | 0 |
| 2023 | 34 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 |
| 2021 | 62 | 0 |
| 2020 | 59 | 0 |
| 2019 | 52 | 0 |
| 2018 | 32 | 0 |
| 2017 | 34 | 0 |
| 2016 | 45 | 0 |
| 2015 | 37 | 0 |
| 2014 | 46 | 0 |
| 2013 | 27 | 0 |
| 2012 | 46 | 0 |
| 2011 | 36 | 0 |
| 2010 | 39 | 0 |
| 2009 | 44 | 0 |
| 2008 | 38 | 0 |
| 2007 | 42 | 0 |
| 2006 | 29 | 0 |
| 2005 | 35 | 0 |
| 2004 | 35 | 0 |
| 2003 | 42 | 1 |
| 2002 | 41 | 0 |
| 2001 | 41 | 0 |
| 2000 | 39 | 0 |
| 1999 | 40 | 0 |
| 1998 | 42 | 0 |
| 1997 | 40 | 0 |
| 1996 | 37 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 10 | 1 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 2 |
| 1987 | 6 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 3 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
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