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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.

July 21, 1983 · Ocean, New Jersey
Tornado F3 Tornado$2.5M damage
July 16, 2025 · Ocean, New Jersey
Lightning Lightning1 death, 14 injuries
There was 1 fatality and 14 injuries reported at an archery range in Jackson Township due to a lightning strike.
June 23, 2024 · Ocean, New Jersey
Lightning Lightning1 death
A man was struck and killed by lightning as he was returning to the beach to warn others about the impending thunderstorm.
August 30, 2021 · Ocean, New Jersey
Lightning Lightning1 death, 6 injuries
Seven individuals were struck by lightning in South Seaside Park, with one fatality.
June 22, 2011 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind1 death, 1 injury
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…
September 7, 2005 · Ocean, New Jersey
Rip Current Rip Current1 death, 1 injury
June 30, 2001 · Ocean, New Jersey
Lightning Lightning1 death, 1 injury
July 1, 2000 · Ocean, New Jersey
Rip Current Rip Current1 death, 1 injury
May 29, 2000 · Ocean, New Jersey
Rip Current Rip Current1 death
August 16, 1998 · Ocean, New Jersey
Rip Current Rip Current1 death
May 3, 1998 · Ocean, New Jersey
Lightning Lightning1 death, 5 injuries
July 29, 2021 · Ocean, New Jersey
Tornado EF2 Tornado8 injuries
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…
August 17, 1988 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind14 injuries
August 28, 2011 · Ocean, New Jersey
Flood Flood$10.0M damage
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…
September 16, 1999 · Ocean, New Jersey
Flash Flood Flash Flood$5.5M damage
August 20, 1999 · Ocean, New Jersey
Tornado F2 Tornado1 injury, $4.2M damage
November 20, 1989 · Ocean, New Jersey
Tornado F0 Tornado$2.5M damage
June 29, 1982 · Ocean, New Jersey
Tornado F2 Tornado$2.5M damage
September 6, 2025 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
WeatherFlow station in Seaside Park gusted to 51 knots.
July 31, 2025 · Ocean, New Jersey
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The NJ DOT reported flash flooding on NJ 37 Westbound at CR 549/Hooper Ave.
July 31, 2025 · Ocean, New Jersey
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Received pictures of flood water halfway up the sides of vehicles in Whiting.
July 25, 2025 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed tree on NJ 70 near CR 539/Whiting New Egypt Rd. Time estimated from radar.
July 25, 2025 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Seaside Park NJ WxNet measured a 57 kt gust. Time given in reported.
July 25, 2025 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines damaged on CR 539. Time estimated by radar.
July 25, 2025 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Damage to powerlines at Radio Rd and Playhouse Rd. Time estimated by radar.
July 14, 2025 · Ocean, New Jersey
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported on US 9 Northbound north of Gunning River Road.
July 9, 2025 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was uprooted. Time estimated from radar.
July 8, 2025 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wires reported downed. Time estimated from radar.
July 1, 2025 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down. Time estimated from radar.
July 1, 2025 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down. Time estimated from radar.
July 1, 2025 · Ocean, New Jersey
Lightning Lightning
Structure Fire on Ridge Avenue due to a lightning strike.
July 1, 2025 · Ocean, New Jersey
Lightning Lightning
A commercial building fire on Oberlin Ave due to a lightning strike.
July 1, 2025 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The NJWxNet station at Little Egg Harbor. Sustained wind of 55 mph also reported.
July 1, 2025 · Ocean, New Jersey
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding occurred on Route 9.
July 1, 2025 · Ocean, New Jersey
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water street was closed due to flash flooding.
July 1, 2025 · Ocean, New Jersey
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding closed roads in North Toms River.
June 19, 2025 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed in Little Egg Harbor. Time estimated for radar.
August 3, 2024 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blown down around Point Pleasant. Time estimated from radar.
July 14, 2024 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of a large tree and branches down blocking New Hampshire Avenue in Lakewood. Time estimated from radar.
June 30, 2024 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Twin Lakes Mesonet gusted to 50 kt. Time given in report.
June 30, 2024 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
NJ Turnpike Auth.: Downed tree on Garden State Parkway northbound South of Exit 58 - CR 539 (Little Egg Harbor Twp) . Time estimated from radar.
June 26, 2024 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Some downed trees resulted in power outages. Time estimated from radar.
June 26, 2024 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage resulted in power outages. Time estimated from radar.
June 23, 2024 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Video sent in of large branches down on wires, with wires on fire. Time estimated from radar.
June 23, 2024 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
June 23, 2024 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down in Beachwood. Time estimated from radar.
June 23, 2024 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of tree damage around Lacey Township/Forked River with power outages. Time estimated from radar.
June 14, 2024 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down in area of Jackson. Time estimated from radar.
June 14, 2024 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Confirmed reports by fire department of trees down in Lakewood Twp as well. Time estimated from radar.
June 14, 2024 · Ocean, New Jersey
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Spotter reports estimated 60 mph winds and tree limbs down. No hail. Time estimated from radar.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025200
2024160
2023142
2022150
2021474
20201072
2019360
2018150
2017270
2016310
2015140
2014180
2013131
2012480
2011360
2010211
2009130
2008110
2007100
2006130
2005140
2004150
2003160
2002220
2001290
2000130
1999191
1998200
199790
1996100
199551
199450
199230
199150
199090
198951
198881
1987100
198640
198520
198321
1982151
198020
197620
197520
197411
197010
196610
196411
196011
195821