Ocean storm history
Storm events recorded in Ocean, New Jersey between 1950 and 2025.
778
Total events
20
Tornadoes
89
Hail
98
Floods
10
Deaths
$34.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
There was 1 fatality and 14 injuries reported at an archery range in Jackson Township due to a lightning strike.
A man was struck and killed by lightning as he was returning to the beach to warn others about the impending thunderstorm.
Seven individuals were struck by lightning in South Seaside Park, with one fatality.
A severe thunderstorm knocked down a few trees in the northeast part of Manchester Township and resulted in a fatality. A 69-year-old man was killed on County Route 571 in front of the Ridgeway Elementary School when two trees fell onto his vehicle. A police officer was injured t…
The same supercell which produced a tornado in the New Jersey Pine Barrens cycled and produced another tornado in far eastern Ocean County. The tornado touched down near the immediate western shore of Barnegat Bay. At least one building near Bay Beach off Bayshore Dr sustained ro…
The combination of flooding rains and tropical storm force wind gusts closed thirty-five roadways and about fifteen bridges in Ocean County including parts of New Jersey State Routes 33, 35, 36 and 79 and U.S. Route 9. Plumsted Township was hit hard as flooding divided the townsh…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
WeatherFlow station in Seaside Park gusted to 51 knots.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The NJ DOT reported flash flooding on NJ 37 Westbound at CR 549/Hooper Ave.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Received pictures of flood water halfway up the sides of vehicles in Whiting.
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Downed tree on NJ 70 near CR 539/Whiting New Egypt Rd. Time estimated from radar.
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Seaside Park NJ WxNet measured a 57 kt gust. Time given in reported.
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Powerlines damaged on CR 539. Time estimated by radar.
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Damage to powerlines at Radio Rd and Playhouse Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported on US 9 Northbound north of Gunning River Road.
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A tree was uprooted. Time estimated from radar.
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Wires reported downed. Time estimated from radar.
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Multiple trees down. Time estimated from radar.
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Multiple trees down. Time estimated from radar.
Lightning Lightning
Structure Fire on Ridge Avenue due to a lightning strike.
Lightning Lightning
A commercial building fire on Oberlin Ave due to a lightning strike.
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The NJWxNet station at Little Egg Harbor. Sustained wind of 55 mph also reported.
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Flash flooding occurred on Route 9.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water street was closed due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding closed roads in North Toms River.
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Tree downed in Little Egg Harbor. Time estimated for radar.
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Multiple trees blown down around Point Pleasant. Time estimated from radar.
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Report of a large tree and branches down blocking New Hampshire Avenue in Lakewood. Time estimated from radar.
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Twin Lakes Mesonet gusted to 50 kt. Time given in report.
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NJ Turnpike Auth.: Downed tree on Garden State Parkway northbound South of Exit 58 - CR 539 (Little Egg Harbor Twp) . Time estimated from radar.
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Some downed trees resulted in power outages. Time estimated from radar.
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Tree damage resulted in power outages. Time estimated from radar.
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Video sent in of large branches down on wires, with wires on fire. Time estimated from radar.
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Downed tree on NJ 166 southbound North of CR 530/CR 527/CR 549 in Toms River Twp. There is a lane closure. Time estimated from radar.
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Several trees down in Beachwood. Time estimated from radar.
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Report of tree damage around Lacey Township/Forked River with power outages. Time estimated from radar.
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Trees down in area of Jackson. Time estimated from radar.
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Confirmed reports by fire department of trees down in Lakewood Twp as well. Time estimated from radar.
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Spotter reports estimated 60 mph winds and tree limbs down. No hail. Time estimated from radar.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 2 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2021 | 47 | 4 |
| 2020 | 107 | 2 |
| 2019 | 36 | 0 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 27 | 0 |
| 2016 | 31 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 0 |
| 2014 | 18 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 1 |
| 2012 | 48 | 0 |
| 2011 | 36 | 0 |
| 2010 | 21 | 1 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 13 | 0 |
| 2005 | 14 | 0 |
| 2004 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 | 29 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 19 | 1 |
| 1998 | 20 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 1 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 9 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 1 |
| 1988 | 8 | 1 |
| 1987 | 10 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 15 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 2 | 1 |