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Western Atlantic County, New Jersey
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1996 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
0
Tornado reports
0
Hail reports
38
Floods since 1996
621
All events
3
Deaths
$207.0M
Property damage
Year by year
All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Atlantic City International Airport.
Blizzard Blizzard
Snowfall amounts generally ranged from around 14-18. The highest reliable measurement received was 19.0 from Mays Landing. Blizzard conditions were confirmed based on nearby photos, videos, and weather station observations.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Atlantic City International Airport.
High Wind High Wind
A wind gust of 58 mph was recorded at Atlantic City International Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A snow squall rapidly reduced visibility to one quarter mile with winds gusting to 40 mph at the Atlantic City Airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm total snow and sleet accumulation totals mainly ranged from 5-7. The highest report received was 6.7 in Buena Vista Township.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Atlantic City International Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Trace amounts of sleet were reported in most areas. The highest report was 0.1 from near Egg Harbor City. A light glaze of freezing rain/freezing drizzle also occurred across the county based on surrounding reports, including a trace reported at the Atlantic City Int'l Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals mainly ranged from 2-4 across much of the inland county, with the highest totals farther north. The highest report was 4.5 from Hammonton.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding and some property inundation occurred in the tidal areas of Atlantic County. The tide gauge at the Atlantic City Marina reached 7.38 feet MLLW, the tide gauge on the Inside Thorofare at Atlantic City reached 7.47 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Absecon Cr…
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Atlantic City International Airport.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding and some property inundation occurred in the tidal areas of Atlantic County. The tide gauge at the Atlantic City Marina reached 7.40 feet MLLW, the tide gauge on the Inside Thorofare at Atlantic City reached 7.61 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Absecon Cr…
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog with visibility 1/4 mile or less was observed for several hours at Atlantic City International Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog with visibility 1/4 mile or less was observed for several hours at Atlantic City International Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Atlantic City International Airport.
High Wind High Wind
ASOS at Atlantic City International Airport measured a gust of 71 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Moderate to locally heavy snowfall occurred with totals around 4-8. The highest reported total was 8.0 in Galloway Twp.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of freezing rain and some sleet occurred. Trace amounts of sleet were reported in several locations, including 0.1 of accumulation in Estell Manor. The greatest freezing rain measurement was 0.11 at the Atlantic City International Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain occurred. A trace of sleet was reported in several locations. The greatest ice measurement was 0.13 in Hammonton.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Light to moderate snowfall with totals ranging from 2-3 in the northern portion of the county (near Hammonton) to around 4-5 across the southern portions of the county. The highest report was 4.6 from Galloway Twp.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Moderate snowfall with totals ranging from 4-5 across coastal Atlantic County. The highest report was 5.8 from near Somers Point.
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
Atlantic City International Airport reported several hours of dense fog from late on December 9th into December 10th.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding and some property inundation occurred in the tidal areas of Atlantic County. The tide gauge on the oceanfront at Atlantic City reached 7.28 feet MLLW, and the tide gauge at Margate reached 6.70 feet MLLW.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding and some property inundation occurred in the tidal areas of Atlantic County. The tide gauge on the oceanfront at Atlantic City reached 7.04 feet MLLW.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding and some property inundation occurred in the tidal areas of Atlantic County. The tide gauge on the oceanfront at Atlantic City reached 7.2 feet MLLW, and the tide gauge at Margate reached 6.68 feet MLLW.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was reported at Atlantic City International Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was reported at Atlantic City International Airport.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding occurred in the tidal communities of Atlantic County. The flood waters affected vulnerable buildings. The tide gauge on the oceanfront at Atlantic City reached 7.09 feet MLLW, and the tide gauge at Margate reached 6.68 feet MLLW.
High Wind High Wind
A 58 mph gust was reported at Atlantic City International Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 1 to 3 across the county. The highest snowfall report was from Hammonton with 3.4.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding and some property inundation occurred in the tidal areas of Atlantic County. The tide gauge on the oceanfront at Atlantic City reached 7.09 feet MLLW, and the tide gauge at Margate reached 6.65 feet MLLW.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog with visibility 1/4 mile or less was observed for several hours at Atlantic City International Airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 4 to 6 across much of the zone. The highest snowfall report was from Dorothy with 6.4.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 4 to 6 across much of the county. The highest snowfall report was from Hopewell Township with 6.5.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 1 to 2 across much of the zone. The highest snowfall report was from 4 miles SSW of Folsom with 2. A light glaze of ice also occurred in some areas.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding and some property inundation occurred in the tidal areas of Atlantic County. The tide gauge at the Atlantic City Marina reached 6.77 feet MLLW, the tide gauge on the oceanfront at Atlantic City reached 7.16 feet MLLW, the tide gauge on the Inside Thoro…
High Wind High Wind
Atlantic City International Airport reported a peak gust of 59 mph.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was observed for several hours at Atlantic City International Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was observed for several hours at Atlantic City International Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Visibility dropped to 1/4 mile for several hours at Atlantic City International Airport.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding was reported in the tidal areas of the county, and there were numerous road closures. Many homes and other buildings were surrounded by flood waters with some minor property damage occurring. The tide gauge at Absecon reached 6.71 feet MLLW, the tide g…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding was reported in the tidal areas of the county, and there were numerous road closures. Many homes and other buildings were surrounded by flood waters with some minor property damage occurring. The tide gauge at Absecon reached 6.85 feet MLLW, the tide g…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 16 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 26 | 0 |
| 2014 | 22 | 0 |
| 2013 | 22 | 0 |
| 2012 | 30 | 0 |
| 2011 | 22 | 0 |
| 2010 | 27 | 0 |
| 2009 | 24 | 0 |
| 2008 | 24 | 0 |
| 2007 | 35 | 0 |
| 2006 | 24 | 0 |
| 2005 | 27 | 0 |
| 2004 | 20 | 0 |
| 2003 | 26 | 0 |
| 2002 | 31 | 0 |
| 2001 | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 | 22 | 0 |
| 1999 | 28 | 0 |
| 1998 | 28 | 0 |
| 1997 | 23 | 0 |
| 1996 | 19 | 0 |
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