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Monmouth storm history

Storm events recorded in Monmouth, New Jersey between 1950 and 2025.

720
Total events
16
Tornadoes
78
Hail
122
Floods
13
Deaths
$48.2M
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

August 15, 2012 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Lightning Lightning1 death
A 41-year-old male was struck and died the next day from a lightning strike while fishing with his 10-year-old son on Takanassee Lake Beach in Long Branch. His son was not injured.
July 7, 2012 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Lightning Lightning1 death
A 48-year-old woman was struck by lightning in Monmouth Beach at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Sunset Lane. She died the next day.
July 19, 2010 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Lightning Lightning1 death, 2 injuries
A 49-year-old man was struck and killed by lightning on Linden Avenue in Middletown while in contact with a tree and observing a house fire that was started by a previous lightning strike. A 54-year-old man and a police officer were also injured by the same lightning strike.
July 27, 2008 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Lightning Lightning1 death, 2 injuries
Lightning struck and killed a 38-year-old male and injured his two companions while they were walking on the beach at the Gateway recreation area in Sandy Hook. They were on Beach Area B when they were struck. An injured male and female were both in stable condition at a local ho…
August 17, 2007 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Lightning Lightning1 death
A 45-year-old woman was struck by lightning as she was about to enter a restaurant on U.S. Route 9 North in Howell Township. She was pronounced dead about one hour later.
June 4, 2007 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain1 death, 6 injuries
Storm totlas included 1.80 inches in Sandy Hook, 1.63 inches in Marlboro and 1.57 inches in Sea Girt.
July 5, 2003 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Rip Current Rip Current1 death
September 29, 2002 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Rip Current Rip Current1 death
July 11, 2002 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Lightning Lightning1 death
June 16, 2002 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Rip Current Rip Current1 death
March 4, 2002 · Monmouth, New Jersey
High Surf High Surf1 death
September 7, 1998 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind1 death, 30 injuries
May 1, 1997 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Lightning Lightning1 death
July 26, 1994 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind39 injuries
September 1, 2021 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Flash Flood Flash Flood$5.0M damage
Several water rescues took place in Keyport.
August 28, 2011 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Flood Flood$10.0M damage
In Monmouth County, flooding rains and winds damaged and or closed seventy-one roadways and bridges. Infrastructure damage alone was estimated near nine million dollars. Among the major roadways that were closed included U.S. Route 9 and New Jersey State Routes 33, 35, 36 and 79.…
October 14, 2005 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Flash Flood Flash Flood$6.0M damage
August 2, 2002 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind$10.2M damage
September 16, 1999 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Flash Flood Flash Flood$7.5M damage
September 6, 2025 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads were closed due to flash flooding.
September 6, 2025 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Due to flash flooding, a vehicle was stranded in flood waters at Rt 35 and Clinton Ave.
July 31, 2025 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The NJ DOT reported flash flooding on NJ 35 in both Directions as well as on Broadway.
July 25, 2025 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down. Time estimated from radar.
July 25, 2025 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down. Time estimated from radar.
July 20, 2025 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported in Sea Girt with an estimated of six inches of water on roads.
July 14, 2025 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Reports of flash flooding were received in Keansburg on Belleview and Center Avenues.
July 8, 2025 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large branches downed. Time estimated from radar.
July 8, 2025 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down on Kent Road near Ford Road. Road closed. Time estimated from radar.
July 8, 2025 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down. Time estimated from radar.
July 8, 2025 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sandy Hook NOS gauge gusted to 63 mph. Time given in report.
July 3, 2025 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Gust measured by a mesonet station in Keyport. Time given in report.
July 1, 2025 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple vehicles stuck in flood water due to flash flooding.
July 1, 2025 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported on East Main Street.
July 1, 2025 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A building at the intersection of Lakewood Road and Brighton Ave had a basement wall collapse due to flash flooding.
July 1, 2025 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Flood Flood
A vehicle became stuck in flood water near the intersection of Memorial Drive and Springwood Ave. Neptune Township Office of Emergency Management had to close multiple roads due to flash flooding.
June 19, 2025 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree onto house Kensington Dr in Manalapan. Time estimated from radar.
June 19, 2025 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree into house on Laurel Ave. Time estimated from radar.
June 19, 2025 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree into house at Thompson Ave/Ocean Ave. Time estimated from radar.
June 19, 2025 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree into house on Mechanic Street. Time estimated from radar.
June 19, 2025 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree into houses on Forest Ave. Time estimated from radar.
June 19, 2025 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree through homes on Wedgewood Ave. Time estimated from radar.
May 3, 2025 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Hail Hail
Estimated maximum hail size of 1 inch was reported by an observer through the Mping application.
August 6, 2024 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Poles down in West Long Branch with a few trees down on Marvin Drive. Time estimated.
August 6, 2024 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down on Hollywood Avenue. Time estimated from radar.
August 6, 2024 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down throughout Deal. Time estimated.
August 6, 2024 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Flash Flood Flash Flood
In Deal, the department of highways reported that New Jersey state road 71 was flooding in both directions. Additionally, a trained spotter provided pictures of multiple cars stalled out in flood waters on Ocean Avenue.
August 6, 2024 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Flash Flood Flash Flood
New Jersey state road 66 Eastbound lanes are closed due to flooding for the portion of the road west of NJ35.
August 6, 2024 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Commanck Lane is closed due to Milford Brook flooding.
August 3, 2024 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down in Hampton Township. Time estimated from radar.
August 2, 2024 · Monmouth, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of trees and wires down around Allentown. Time estimated from radar.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025230
2024260
2023344
2022231
2021590
2020681
2019600
201890
2017252
2016230
201540
2014160
2013100
2012300
2011311
2010150
2009100
2008230
2007170
2006150
2005100
2004110
2003180
2002180
2001261
2000190
1999100
1998170
199790
199690
199570
199461
199260
199140
199040
198940
198810
198740
198610
198510
198430
198010
197610
197310
197010
196810
196422
196011
195521
195211