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Warren County, New Jersey
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
5
Tornado reports
33
Hail reports
78
Floods since 1996
1,101
All events
4
Deaths
$89.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Warren County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 5 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.
One hundred and thirteen homes were destroyed or damaged by the flooding associated with the remnants of Lee in Warren County. About 50 people were evacuated from flood waters. Two homes were destroyed by flooding induced landslides in Liberty Township in Mountain Lake along Lewi…
Both the Musconetcong and Paulinskill Rivers flooded. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area was closed through Labor Day Weekend (September 5th). The Delaware River at Tocks Island had moderate flooding and was above its 21 foot flood stage from 1018 p.m. EDT on the 28t…
The heavy rain caused several creeks and streams to flood in Warren County and forced the closure of eighteen major roadways. Even westbound Interstate 80 was closed in Knowlton Township because of a rockslide. There was one minor accident when this occurred. In Blairstown both t…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple wires blown down and poles damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wires were blown down on NJ 57 westbound, causing the road to be closed for a period.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and wires were blown down in Washington.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A light glaze of ice from freezing rain occurred across the area, as reported by several CoCoRaHS observers.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts generally ranged from around 5-8. The highest reliable measurement received was 9.2 from Hackettstown.
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 9-13. The highest report received was 13.8 in Harmony. Precipitation was mostly snow with some sleet mixing in toward the end of the event.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from 2-4. The highest reported amount was 3.8 in Stewartsville.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from 3-5. The highest reported amount was 5.0 in Hardwick Township.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Pocono Mountains Regional Airport, Lehigh Valley International Airport and Morristown 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 Blairstown Township and Frelinghuysen Township.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow and sleet totals ranged from 1-2. The highest report was 2.1 from Blairstown Township. A light glaze of freezing rain/freezing drizzle was also reported in some areas across the county.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged from 5-6. The highest report was 7.0 from Liberty Township.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snowfall, sleet, and a glaze of ice occurred. Snowfall totals ranged from around 0.5-2. The highest snowfall report was 2.2 from Blairstown Township. No ice measurement reports were received, but nearby reports indicate a few hundredths of accretion likely occurred.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was reported for several hours at Pennridge Airport and Lehigh Valley International Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was reported for several hours at Sussex Airport, Pennridge Airport, Quakertown Airport and Lehigh Valley International Airport.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Lehigh Valley International Airport reached 105 degrees, at Quakertown and Pennridge Airports it reached 108 degrees, and at Morristown Airport it reached 107 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down in Blairstown Twp. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down on wires blocking roadway along Ridgeway Avenue. Time estimated from radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter reported Pohatcong creek overflowing its banks onto roadways.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Road were closed in Phillipsburg due to flash flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter sent in report of 62 MPH gust recorded on a personal weather station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down across Phillipsburg. Time estimated from radar.
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Multiple trees and wires blown down in Jenny Jump State Park.
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Old Mine Road near Poxono boat launch was closed due to trees blown into wires and blocking the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few photos were relayed of damage to trees and a couple signs blown down in and near Hackettstown. A gas station sign was blown down in downtown at Valentine Street and Main Street. Several trees sustained damage near Crane Road and Willow Grove Street.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of freezing rain, snow, and sleet occurred. A light glaze of ice was reported. Snow and sleet amounts up to 1 were reported. The greatest freezing rain measurement received was 0.05 in Frelinghuysen Twp. The greatest snow and sleet total was 1.2 in Stewartsville and …
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Surrounding reports and temperatures indicate a light glaze of ice occurred, as well as a dusting of sleet and snow. No freezing rain measurements were received, however surrounding reports suggest ice amounts were less than 0.1. CoCoRaHS reports mention freezing rain.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and some freezing rain occurred. The greatest snow and sleet report was 2.0 in Blairstown. No freezing rain measurements were received, however surrounding reports indicate around 0.1 or less occurred across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain occurred. The greatest snow and sleet total was 0.7 in Bethel. No freezing rain measurements were received, though surrounding observations suggest less than 0.1 occurred.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A light glaze of ice occurred across the county. The highest reported measurement was 0.01 from Marksboro.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light to moderate snowfall with totals ranging from 3-6 occurred Warren County. The higher amounts closer to 5-6 occurred in the higher elevations, and 3-4 occurred in the lower elevations The highest report was 6.2 from Hackettstown.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Moderate snowfall accumulations occurred with totals ranging from around 4-5 across much of the county. The highest snowfall report was 5.0 in Hackettstown.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall amounts ranged from around a dusting to 1 at lower elevations to 2-3 across the higher elevations. 3.0 was reported in Hardwick Twp.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 22 | 0 |
| 2024 | 36 | 0 |
| 2023 | 32 | 0 |
| 2022 | 21 | 0 |
| 2021 | 41 | 0 |
| 2020 | 21 | 0 |
| 2019 | 73 | 0 |
| 2018 | 23 | 0 |
| 2017 | 21 | 0 |
| 2016 | 21 | 1 |
| 2015 | 34 | 0 |
| 2014 | 40 | 0 |
| 2013 | 35 | 0 |
| 2012 | 31 | 0 |
| 2011 | 44 | 0 |
| 2010 | 28 | 0 |
| 2009 | 35 | 0 |
| 2008 | 40 | 0 |
| 2007 | 54 | 0 |
| 2006 | 32 | 0 |
| 2005 | 43 | 0 |
| 2004 | 29 | 0 |
| 2003 | 38 | 0 |
| 2002 | 49 | 0 |
| 2001 | 34 | 0 |
| 2000 | 35 | 0 |
| 1999 | 42 | 0 |
| 1998 | 34 | 0 |
| 1997 | 35 | 0 |
| 1996 | 25 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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