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Western Ocean 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
49
Floods since 1996
692
All events
12
Deaths
$3.0B
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.
A plane crash resulted in an indirect death with gusty winds as an influence in the crash.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Ocean County Airport reached 105 degrees on June 12th.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Ocean County Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Ocean County Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Ocean County Airport.
Blizzard Blizzard
Snowfall amounts generally ranged from around 16-24. The highest reliable measurement received was 25.2 from Jackson Township. 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 Ocean County Airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm total snow and sleet accumulation totals ranged from 5-10 from south to north. The highest report received was 10.9 in Brick.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Ocean County Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow and sleet totals ranged from around a dusting to 0.5 in most areas. The highest report was 0.5 from Lanoka Harbor. A light glaze of freezing rain/freezing drizzle also occurred across the county based on surrounding reports.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged from 3-6 in the southern half of the county to 6-8 in the northern half. The highest total reported was 8.6 from near Jackson.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding occurred in the tidal communities of Ocean County. Water entered vulnerable buildings causing some damage. The tide gauge at Waretown reached 3.62 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Ship Bottom reached 4.02 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Bayshore reached 3.53 …
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding occurred in the tidal communities of Ocean County. Water entered vulnerable buildings causing some damage. The tide gauge at Waretown reached 4.21 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Barnegat Light reached 4.90 feet MLLW, and the tide gauge at Ship Bottom rea…
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Lakehurst Naval Air Station.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Ocean County Airport.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding occurred in the tidal communities of Ocean County. Water entered vulnerable buildings causing some damage. The tide gauge at Mantoloking reached 2.77 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Waretown reached 3.20 feet MLLW, the tide gauge at Barnegat Light reached…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Ocean County Airport reached 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Ocean County Airport reached 111 degrees, and at Lakehurst Naval Air Station it reached 106 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Ocean County Airport reached 105 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Ocean County Airport reached 109 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Three days of high heat and humidity brought extreme heat indices. The heat index peaked at 116 degrees on June 23rd, 109 degrees on June 24th and 107 degrees on June 25th, all measured at Ocean County Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog with visibility 1/4 mile or less was observed for several hours at Lakehurst Naval Air Station and Ocean County Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog with visibility 1/4 mile or less was observed for several hours at Lakehurst Naval Air Station and Ocean County Airport.
Wildfire Wildfire
A wildfire developed on April 22 and continued to grow over the next few days. One commercial structure was lost. Additionally for a period, 3,000 people were evacuated and a 17 mile stretch of the Garden State Parkway was closed.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Ocean County Airport.
High Wind High Wind
AWOS at the Lakehurst unit of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst reported a gust of 66 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Moderate snowfall occurred with totals around 4-6. The highest reported total was 6.2 in Tuckerton.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of freezing rain and some sleet occurred. Trace amounts of sleet were reported in several locations. No freezing rain measurements were received, however surrounding reports indicate around 0.2 or less occurred across the zone.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain occurred. The greatest sleet report was 0.4 in Ramtown. No ice measurements were received, however surrounding reports suggest less than 0.1 occurred.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snowfall with totals ranging from around 0.5-3 occurred across inland Ocean County. The highest report was 3.2 from Manchester Twp.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snowfall with totals ranging from 1-2 occurred across the county. The highest report was 1.9 from Jackson 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
Ocean County Airport and Lakehurst Naval Air Station reported several hours of dense fog from late on December 9th into December 10th.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding occurred in the tidal communities of Ocean County, with the flood waters affecting some vulnerable buildings. The tide gauge at Waretown reached 3.12 feet MLLW.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was reported at Ocean County Airport.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 107F at Ocean County Airport.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 107F at Lakehurst Naval Air Station and 108F at Ocean County Airport.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 107F at Ocean County Airport.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 114F at Ocean County Airport and 107F at Lakehurst Naval Air Station.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 22 | 0 |
| 2024 | 24 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 35 | 0 |
| 2014 | 32 | 0 |
| 2013 | 22 | 0 |
| 2012 | 34 | 0 |
| 2011 | 26 | 0 |
| 2010 | 32 | 0 |
| 2009 | 26 | 0 |
| 2008 | 25 | 0 |
| 2007 | 32 | 0 |
| 2006 | 23 | 0 |
| 2005 | 29 | 0 |
| 2004 | 22 | 0 |
| 2003 | 27 | 0 |
| 2002 | 35 | 0 |
| 2001 | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 | 21 | 0 |
| 1999 | 31 | 0 |
| 1998 | 28 | 0 |
| 1997 | 25 | 0 |
| 1996 | 21 | 0 |
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