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Salem County, New Jersey
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1960 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
4
Tornado reports
24
Hail reports
80
Floods since 1996
887
All events
5
Deaths
$52.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Salem County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 4 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.
A gust front outrunning a cluster of severe thunderstorms entered near Pennsville in western Salem County at approximately 12:19 am EDT on the 30th. This gust front produced damaging wind gusts estimated from 65 to 70 mph as it traversed eastward across the county. Within approxi…
In Pilesgrove Township, a 20-year-old woman was swept away by flood waters near the Salem River on U.S. Route 40 and drowned while driving her car early on the 28th. The combination of flooding rains and tropical storm force wind gusts closed forty roadways in the county. The col…
Thunderstorms with repeated torrential downpours caused flash flooding with damaging effects across eastern Salem County, especially in Pittsgrove Township. A county state of emergency was declared. At least one water rescue was reported. Flooding was reported in Alloway, Pittsgr…
Four homes were evacuated around the Willow Grove Lake in Pittsgrove Township. The Willow Grove Lake Bridge was also closed as a precaution. There were several breaches of water around Centerton Lake (Pittsgrove Township). Six detours were set up around the county. The worst dama…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down around Pittsgrove. Time estimated via radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and wires down on Commisioners Pike. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 66 MPH wind gust was measured from the Lower Alloways Creek NJ WeatherNet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 62 MPH Wind Gust was measured with branches knocked over from straight line winds. Cloud to ground lightning. Time estimated from radar.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A light glaze of ice from freezing rain occurred across the northern half of the county based on surrounding reports.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Wilmington Airport and Millville Executive Airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts generally ranged from around 10-18. The highest reliable measurement received was 18.0 from Monroeville.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Wilmington Airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm total snow and sleet accumulation totals mainly ranged from 7-9. The highest report received was 10.0 in Woodstown.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from 1-2. The highest reported amount was 2.5 in Pilesgrove Township.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Philadelphia International Airport and Millville Executive Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Trace amounts of sleet totals were reported. A light glaze of freezing rain/freezing drizzle also occurred across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals mainly ranged from 3-4 across much of the county, with totals closer to 5 confined to the far eastern portion of the county. The highest report was 5.3 from Pilesgrove Township.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A microburst occurred in the Lennox Run development in Pedricktown. The most significant damage occurred at a residence on Clara Drive where a pontoon boat was blown off a trailer and into a wood fence, doors to a shed were damaged, and a portion of fascia board was blown off. Th…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Wilmington Airport reached 110 degrees.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Dues to flash flooding, an Ambulance was unable to reach a residence due to flooding. The Fire Department had to assist with this water rescue.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Three days of high heat and humidity brought extreme heat indices. The heat index peaked at 110 degrees on June 23rd at Wilmington Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An NJ Weather Net mesonet site measured a severe gust.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snowfall occurred with totals around 3-4. The highest reported total was 4.5 in Pittsgrove Twp.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of freezing rain and some sleet occurred. Trace amounts of sleet were reported in several locations nearby. No freezing rain measurements were received, however surrounding reports indicate less than 0.2 occurred across the zone.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain occurred. A trace of sleet was reported in Salem. No ice measurements were received, however surrounding reports suggest less than 0.1 occurred.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Wilmington Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snowfall with totals ranging from around 1.5-2 occurred across Salem County. The highest report was 1.6 from Salem.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snowfall with totals ranging from around 2-3 occurred across the county. The highest report was 3.4 from Pittsgrove Twp.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of sleet, flurries, and light freezing rain lasted for about 1-2 hours. A dusting of snow and sleet accumulation and and a light glaze of ice occurred.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was reported at Wilmington Airport and Millville Municipal Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down around Pilesgrove. Likely due to the outflow. Time estimated from radar.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 110F at Wilmington Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Delayed Report: Several photos sent in from a trained spotter of trees down throughout Carneys Point. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees reported down. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees reported down. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of trees down on wires in upper Elsinboro Township. Time estimated.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 105F at Wilmington Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down in Pilesgrove, NJ. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree down across a road in Woodstown. Time estimated.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread moderate flooding occurred in the tidal areas of Salem County. There were many road closures with the flood waters reaching numerous homes and businesses. The tide gauge at Delaware City, Delaware reached a level of 8.59 feet MLLW. The tide gauge at Reedy Point, Delawa…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding occurred in the tidal communities of Salem County. The flood waters affected vulnerable buildings. The tide gauge at Reedy Point (New Castle County, Delaware) reached 8.36 feet MLLW.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 1 to 3 across the county. The highest snowfall report was from Pittsgrove Township with 3.0.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely around 0.5 to 1 across the northern half of the county.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 21 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 27 | 0 |
| 2019 | 20 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 33 | 0 |
| 2014 | 33 | 0 |
| 2013 | 28 | 0 |
| 2012 | 34 | 0 |
| 2011 | 41 | 0 |
| 2010 | 37 | 0 |
| 2009 | 28 | 0 |
| 2008 | 36 | 0 |
| 2007 | 45 | 0 |
| 2006 | 38 | 0 |
| 2005 | 42 | 0 |
| 2004 | 32 | 0 |
| 2003 | 37 | 0 |
| 2002 | 32 | 0 |
| 2001 | 31 | 0 |
| 2000 | 28 | 0 |
| 1999 | 45 | 0 |
| 1998 | 31 | 0 |
| 1997 | 25 | 0 |
| 1996 | 26 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 2 |
| 1987 | 7 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
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