Tornadoes in Atlantic County
The Storm Prediction Center records 10 tornadoes whose paths touched Atlantic County, New Jersey between 1970 and 2025. None of them is recorded as having killed anyone. The busiest month is August, with 3 tornadoes. The strongest was an F2 on 27 August 1971. The most recent was on 16 May 2025.
- 10tornadoes
- 0deaths
- 3injuries
- 180per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Atlantic County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 3 | 30% |
| F1 / EF1 | 3 | 30% |
| F2 / EF2 | 4 | 40% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Atlantic County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 1 |
| 2020s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 1 |
| May | 1 |
| Jun | 0 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Atlantic County
- Strongest and Longest path: New Jersey tornado27 August 1971, F2, 28.7 miles long
- Most recent: New Jersey tornado16 May 2025, EF1, 8.1 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.