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Somerset 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
43
Hail reports
221
Floods since 1996
1,258
All events
9
Deaths
$794.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Somerset 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.
Widespread flash flooding occurred in the northern half of Somerset County with numerous roads closures. There were three flood related fatalities in northern Somerset County, all in Bridgewater Township. There were approximately 1200 water rescues in the entire county. Many buil…
Widespread flash flooding occurred in the southern half of Somerset County with numerous road closures. There were two flood related fatalities in southern Somerset County, both in Hillsborough Township. There were approximately 1200 water rescues in the entire county. Many build…
In Somerset County, about 3,400 homes and 250 businesses suffered flood damage. Seven hundred homes were damaged in Bound Brook and six hundred were damaged in Manville. Mandatory evacuations occurred in Manville, Bound Brook, South Bound Brook and Somerville. In Manville, the Lo…
In Somerset County, Bound Brook, Manville and Green Brook were hardest hit by the heavy rain and flooding. There were 1,300 flood related emergency calls and 46 water rescues in the county. In Bound Brook, about 600 residents were evacuated to the borough's high school gym and a …
A lightning strike and ensuing fire damaged twelve units of a condominium on Fisher Drive in Franklin Township. Six of the units were deemed uninhabitable due to fire, smoke and water damage. One resident was hospitalized after she became light-headed. It took about 60 firefighte…
In Somerset County, the flooding was the worst since the remnants of Hurricane Floyd in September of 1999. About 1,600 people were evacuated with Bound Brook, Manville and Somerville among the hardest hit municipalities. In Bound Brook Borough, about 1,100 homes were evacuated. T…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blown down around Bridgewater.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Somerset Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and wires down around Montgomery Township. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed Tree on US 206 Southbound North of CR 533/Orchard Rd (Montgomery Twp), All lanes closed. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and wires down around Hillsborough. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed Pole/Wires on US 206 Both Directions South of Brooks Blvd. All lanes closed. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and wires down around Franklin Township. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed Tree on I-287 Southbound North of Exit 26 - CR 525/Mount Airy Rd (Bernards Twp), 2 right lanes of 3 lanes, right shoulder closed. Time estimated from radar.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Somerset Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Somerset Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A light glaze of ice from freezing rain occurred across the area, as reported by several observers. The highest measured report was 0.03 from the Somerset Airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts generally ranged from around 12-18. The highest reliable measurement received was 18.5 from Green Brook Township.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at 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 9-12. The highest report received was 12.1 in Belle Mead.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from 2-4. The highest reported amount was 4.9 in Belle Mead.
Freezing Fog Freezing Fog
Several hours of dense freezing fog was observed at Somerset Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from 2-3. The highest reported amount was 4.0 in Warren.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Somerset Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Based on CoCoRaHS reports and automated stations, a few hundredths of an inch of ice accretion occurred. The highest liquid precipitation amount was 0.05 in Franklin Township and Peapack-Gladstone.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow and sleet totals ranged from around 1-2 in most areas. The highest report was 3.0 from Warrensville and Watchung. 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 0.10 of ice wa…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged from 6-7. The highest report was 8.5 from Middlebush.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Sleet and a light glaze of ice occurred. Trace amounts of sleet were reported in Bridgewater Township. 0.06 of ice was reported at the Somerville Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was reported for several hours at Somerset Airport.
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail was reported in Hillsborough.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and wires were blown down in Montgomery Township. Time was estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires were blown down around Hillsborough Township. Time was estimated from radar.
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Several trees were blown down near the intersection of Amwell Road and Elizabeth Avenue. Time was estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down blocking road at South Middlebash Road near Blackwells Mills Road. Time was estimated from radar.
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Spotter relayed a report that part of a barn roof peeled off and large branches were blown down.
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Multiple trees and wires down.
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Trees down in Bedminster Twp blocking a roadway.
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Trees down in Branchburg Twp blocking a roadway.
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Trees and wires down. Time estimated from radar.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 0 |
| 2025 | 57 | 0 |
| 2024 | 42 | 0 |
| 2023 | 39 | 1 |
| 2022 | 18 | 0 |
| 2021 | 48 | 0 |
| 2020 | 29 | 0 |
| 2019 | 61 | 0 |
| 2018 | 23 | 0 |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 | 27 | 0 |
| 2015 | 33 | 0 |
| 2014 | 41 | 0 |
| 2013 | 45 | 0 |
| 2012 | 44 | 0 |
| 2011 | 44 | 0 |
| 2010 | 37 | 0 |
| 2009 | 45 | 0 |
| 2008 | 40 | 0 |
| 2007 | 51 | 0 |
| 2006 | 31 | 0 |
| 2005 | 42 | 0 |
| 2004 | 45 | 0 |
| 2003 | 51 | 1 |
| 2002 | 54 | 0 |
| 2001 | 39 | 0 |
| 2000 | 39 | 0 |
| 1999 | 40 | 0 |
| 1998 | 44 | 0 |
| 1997 | 41 | 0 |
| 1996 | 35 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 0 |
| 1991 | 9 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
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