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Sussex County, New Jersey
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1974 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
4
Tornado reports
52
Hail reports
53
Floods since 1996
1,230
All events
8
Deaths
$299.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Sussex 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.
Local news reports that a 28 year old man was injured from a lightning strike while golfing. He later died from his injuries. Time estimated from radar and lightning data.
Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down from strong winds. Nearly 30 roads throughout the county were closed because of downed trees. As of 10 PM Saturday, March 3rd, 23,503 customers were still without power. Free water and ice was provided to affected residents. A wind…
Flooding affected Branchville, Frankford, Hampton, Hardyston, Newton, Ogdensburg and Vernon the hardest in Sussex County. Flooding forced the closure of numerous roadways in the county including U.S. Route 206 as well as state and county routes 94, 15, 23, 517 and 628. Branchvill…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down near Thomas Lane. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed trees near the intersection of Libertyville Rd and County Road 519. Time estimated by radar.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A light glaze of ice from freezing rain occurred across the area. The highest report received was 0.09 from the Sussex County Airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts generally ranged from around 5-12, with the heaviest snowfall in the eastern half of the county. The highest reliable measurement received was 13.4 from Highland Lakes.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A period of light freezing rain and some sleet occurred. The highest report of freezing rain was 0.01 from Wantage Township.
High Wind High Wind
A wind gust of 58 mph was recorded at High Point Monument NJ Wxnet station.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm total snow and sleet accumulation totals ranged from 12-17. The highest report received was 17.0 in Stockholm and Branchville. Precipitation was mostly snow with some sleet mixing in toward the end of the event.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from 2-3. The highest reported amount was 3.1 in Wantage Township and Vernon.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from 1-4.5, with the greater accumulations at higher elevations. The highest reported amount was 5.0 in Flatbrookville.
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 0.14 in Montague Township.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow and sleet totals ranged from 2-4. The highest report was 4.1 from Ogdensburg.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Totals ranged from around 2 to as much as 3-4 in the higher elevations of the county. The highest report was 4.0 from Highland Lakes and Vernon Township.
High Wind High Wind
The NJ WxNet station at High Point Monument recorded a gust of 63 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged from 5-7. The highest report was 8.2 from Highland Lakes.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snowfall, sleet, and a glaze of ice occurred. Snowfall totals ranged from 1-3. The highest snowfall report was 3.6 from Kittatinny Lake. 0.03 of ice was reported at the Sussex Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was reported for several hours at Sussex Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree and wire downed from the office of emergency management. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down near Halsey Road. Fire reported. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines and power poles downed and on fire near Hillcrest Road. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and wires down around Hampton Township. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down within Stillwater. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and wires down around Newton. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down on wires by mile marker 4 on Route 623. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Pictures of trees down along CR 52 at the top of Cummins Hill. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Pictures of trees down along CR 52 at the top of Cummins Hill. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed Tree on US 206 Northbound and South of Goodale Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down in Sparta, NJ. Time estimated from radar.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Three days of high heat and humidity brought extreme heat indices. The heat index peaked at 111 degrees on June 23rd at Aeroflex-Andover Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of freezing rain, snow, and sleet occurred. A light to moderate glaze of ice was reported. Snow and sleet amounts up to 1 were reported. The greatest freezing rain measurement received was 0.70 in Wantage Twp. The greatest snow and sleet total was 0.9 in Sparta Twp.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A light glaze of ice was reported, as well as a dusting of sleet and snow. The greatest freezing rain measurement received was 0.08 in Wantage Twp.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and some freezing rain occurred. The greatest snow and sleet report was 4.4 in Highland Lakes. The greatest freezing rain measurement was 0.03 from the Sussex County Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain occurred. The greatest snow and sleet total was 1.0 in Highland Lakes and Vernon Twp, and the greatest reported ice amount was 0.09 at Sussex.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A light glaze of ice occurred across lower elevations of the county below 1,200 feet and in some higher elevation valleys. The highest reported measurement was 0.03 from Hardyston Twp.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Moderate to heavy snowfall with totals ranging from 4-7 occurred across Sussex County. The heavier amounts of 6-7 occurred in the higher elevations, and closer to 4-5 in the lower elevations. The highest report was 7.0 from Sparta Twp.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 28 | 0 |
| 2024 | 43 | 0 |
| 2023 | 35 | 0 |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 |
| 2021 | 39 | 0 |
| 2020 | 33 | 0 |
| 2019 | 35 | 1 |
| 2018 | 20 | 0 |
| 2017 | 23 | 0 |
| 2016 | 33 | 0 |
| 2015 | 42 | 0 |
| 2014 | 39 | 0 |
| 2013 | 35 | 0 |
| 2012 | 71 | 0 |
| 2011 | 49 | 0 |
| 2010 | 33 | 0 |
| 2009 | 33 | 1 |
| 2008 | 51 | 0 |
| 2007 | 51 | 0 |
| 2006 | 30 | 0 |
| 2005 | 50 | 0 |
| 2004 | 37 | 0 |
| 2003 | 46 | 0 |
| 2002 | 65 | 0 |
| 2001 | 43 | 0 |
| 2000 | 36 | 0 |
| 1999 | 45 | 0 |
| 1998 | 40 | 0 |
| 1997 | 40 | 0 |
| 1996 | 29 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 12 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 7 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
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