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Western Ocean storm history

Storm events recorded in Western Ocean, New Jersey between 1950 and 2025.

676
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
49
Floods
12
Deaths
$3.0B
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

November 20, 2016 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
High Wind High Wind1 death
A plane crash resulted in an indirect death with gusty winds as an influence in the crash.
February 15, 2015 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
January 10, 2014 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Winter Weather Winter Weather1 death, 115 injuries
October 29, 2012 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood2 deaths, $2.5B damage
October 29, 2012 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
High Wind High Wind3 deaths, $500.0M damage
March 16, 2007 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Winter Weather Winter Weather1 death, 8 injuries
March 7, 2007 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Winter Weather Winter Weather2 deaths
January 7, 1996 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Blizzard Blizzard1 death
July 12, 2011 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat10 injuries
August 27, 2011 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm$5.0M damage
January 22, 2005 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Winter Storm Winter Storm$2.2M damage
February 16, 2003 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Winter Storm Winter Storm1 injury, $2.0M damage
December 26, 2025 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
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.
December 13, 2025 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
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.
October 30, 2025 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
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 …
October 12, 2025 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
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…
October 6, 2025 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Lakehurst Naval Air Station.
August 24, 2025 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Ocean County Airport.
August 21, 2025 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
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…
July 29, 2025 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Ocean County Airport reached 110 degrees.
July 25, 2025 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Ocean County Airport reached 111 degrees, and at Lakehurst Naval Air Station it reached 106 degrees.
July 17, 2025 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Ocean County Airport reached 105 degrees.
July 8, 2025 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Ocean County Airport reached 109 degrees.
June 23, 2025 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
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.
May 15, 2025 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
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.
May 14, 2025 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
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.
April 22, 2025 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
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.
April 6, 2025 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Ocean County Airport.
February 16, 2025 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
High Wind High Wind
AWOS at the Lakehurst unit of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst reported a gust of 66 mph.
February 11, 2025 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Moderate snowfall occurred with totals around 4-6. The highest reported total was 6.2 in Tuckerton.
February 8, 2025 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
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.
February 5, 2025 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
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.
January 19, 2025 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
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.
January 6, 2025 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
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.
December 24, 2024 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
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.
December 9, 2024 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
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.
September 23, 2024 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
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.
September 12, 2024 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was reported at Ocean County Airport.
August 3, 2024 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 107F at Ocean County Airport.
August 2, 2024 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 107F at Lakehurst Naval Air Station and 108F at Ocean County Airport.
July 17, 2024 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 107F at Ocean County Airport.
July 16, 2024 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 114F at Ocean County Airport and 107F at Lakehurst Naval Air Station.
July 15, 2024 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 107F at Ocean County Airport.
July 9, 2024 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 110F at Ocean County Airport and 109F at Lakehurst Naval Air Station.
July 6, 2024 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 114F at Ocean County Airport.
July 5, 2024 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 107F at Lakehurst Naval Air Station.
June 23, 2024 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 106F at Robert J. Miller Airpark.
June 22, 2024 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 106F at Robert J. Miller Airpark.
June 5, 2024 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Miller Air Park.
April 11, 2024 · Western Ocean, New Jersey
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Roadway flooding occurred in the tidal communities of Ocean County, with the flood waters affecting some vulnerable buildings. The tide gauge at Mantoloking reached 3.00 feet MLLW.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025220
2024240
202340
2022170
2021150
202040
2019100
2018150
2017150
2016130
2015350
2014320
2013220
2012340
2011260
2010320
2009260
2008250
2007320
2006230
2005290
2004220
2003270
2002350
2001190
2000210
1999310
1998280
1997170
1996210