There have been 115 hurricanes or tropical storms that affected the U.S. state of New Jersey. Due to its location, few hurricanes have hit the state directly, though numerous hurricanes have passed near or through New Jersey in its history. About every 10years, hurricanes approach the coastline close enough to send waves over barrier islands' dunes and into back bays. According to an estimate by meteorologist George Prouflis, the chances for a direct hit by a hurricane on the Jersey Shore each year is 1 in 200.[1]
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New Jersey has seen the remnants of several once-powerful hurricanes, some resulting in heavy damage. Nine storms dropped over 10in (250mm) of rainfall in the state, including a hurricane in 1940 that interacted with a cold front and dropped 24in (610mm) of rainfall in Ewan. Numerous hurricanes that remained offshore have each drowned small numbers of swimmers.
Most of the following are tropical cyclones that passed through the state after weakening from their peak.
Pre–1900
In the 19th century, two hurricanes struck the coastline, each in 1804 and in 1821; both caused minor damage. The most significant storm of the century was the Gale of 1878, which produced hurricane-force winds across western New Jersey. The hurricane caused severe damage and 11deaths.
1278–1438– Sedimentary layers indicate a powerful hurricane hit the state's coastline during this time period.[2]
September 22, 1815– The Great September Gale of 1815 caused heavy damage along the New Jersey coastline while remaining offshore, though exact totals are unknown.[5]
August 9, 1817– A tropical storm moved through the western portion of the state.[6]
September 3, 1821– An estimated Category 4hurricane hits near Cape May. Accompanied by a five-foot storm surge, damage is great in the small town, though is only moderate along the coastline due to the sparse population. No known deaths are associated with the hurricane in the state.[7]
August 30, 1839– An offshore hurricane forced the floating light in Sandy Hook to break loose and set adrift.[8]
October 3, 1841– An offshore hurricane dropped rain and snow in New Brunswick.[9]
October 13, 1846– The Great Havana Hurricane of 1846 passed near or over the state, destroying many houses, downing many trees, and drowning several livestock.[10]
July 18, 1850– A tropical storm passed to the west of the state, causing heavy rain and crop damage in Burlington.[11]
August 25, 1850– A hurricane passing south of Cape May dropped over 3 inches (7.6cm) of rain in New Brunswick.[12]
September 8, 1850– An offshore hurricane produced high winds and 2.6 inches (6.6cm) of rain in Newark.[13]
September 28, 1861– A strong tropical storm passed over the state.[14]
September 19, 1863– A moderate tropical storm crossed the state.[14]
October 30, 1866– A moderate tropical storm brushed the northeastern portion of the state before entering New York.[14]
October 26, 1872– A tropical storm moves across New Jersey with winds of 45mph (70km/h).[14]
September 29, 1874– A tropical storm moved through the state.[14]
October 23, 1878– The Gale of 1878 struck North Carolina and moved into the Mid-Atlantic, producing winds of up to 84mph (135km/h) in Cape May. The hurricane causes high tides and strong flooding, destroying several houses along the coastline, and washing out several railroad lines. Strong winds destroyed around 150houses in Camden. The hurricane killed eight people in the state.[16]
September 12, 1882– A tropical storm passing south of the state caused strong winds and damage along the coastline.[17]
September 24, 1882– A weak tropical storm paralleled the coastline.[14]
June 23, 1886– A tropical depression crossed the state.[14]
September 10, 1889– A hurricane stalled offshore the state and lashed the coastline with high winds, beach erosion, and severe storm tides.
August 24, 1893– A hurricane passed just east of the state before making landfall near New York City. The hurricane produced strong winds and rainfall along the coastline.[18]
1900–1949
Hurricane activity was above average during this time period. A hurricane in 1903 hit near Atlantic City, causing heavy damage near the shore. The most severe hurricane in the time period was the 1944 Great Atlantic Hurricane. Though it did not make landfall, it brought strong winds and waves to the coastline, destroying hundreds of homes.
September 16, 1903– A hurricane made landfall on Atlantic City with winds of 80mph (130km/h) hurricane, making it the most recent hurricane to directly strike the state. Dubbed by the Atlantic City Press as the Vagabond hurricane, the storm gathered media interest from Philadelphia and New York, with one newspaper offering $200,000 (1903USD) to aid the survivors.[citation needed] When the reporters arrived at the coast, they are disappointed at the lack of damage, which was confined to loose boards along the boardwalk. The storm's strong surf destroyed several boats along the coastline, including 34 in Waretown.[1]
August 4, 1915– A tropical depression crossed the northern portion of the state, though damage totals are unknown.[14]
August 23, 1933– A hurricane made landfall in the Outer Banks and moved through Pennsylvania. Its large circulation produced heavy rainfall and hurricane-force wind gusts in Atlantic City, where damage reached $3million (1933USD). High waves killed two people.[19][20]
September 19, 1936– An offshore, Category2 hurricane flooded much of Long Beach Island and caused severe beach erosion along the coast. About 200 feet (61m) of sand near the Barnegat Lighthouse was lost, threatening the foundation of the lighthouse.[1]
September 21, 1938– The New England Hurricane of 1938 passed to the east of the state, causing strong winds of up to 100mph (160km) and powerful waves along the coastline. The bridge to Brigantine collapsed, leaving the city marooned. The Fall tomato crop was ruined, and half of the apple harvest was destroyed.[1]
September1, 1940– A hurricane interacting with a cold front dropped 24in (610mm) of rainfall in Ewan, making it the wettest tropical cyclone in state history. Flooding damage totaled $4million (1940USD), and there were four deaths.[22][23][24][25]
August 1, 1944– A tropical storm hit Cape May after passing through the Delmarva Peninsula, causing severe beach erosion and high tides.[1]
September 13–September 14, 1944– The "Great Atlantic hurricane" paralleled the coastline, causing severe flooding, a storm surge of up to 9.6 feet (2.9m), and intense waves of up to 40 feet (12m) in height. Along the entire coastline, strong winds gusting to 125mph (200km/h) destroyed hundreds of homes and damaged thousands, while the ferocious waves washed away fishing piers and boardwalks.[1] Rainfall from the storm reached 11.98in (304mm) near New Brunswick.[26] The hurricane caused $25million (1944USD) in damage[27] and nine deaths in the state.[28]
1950–1979
Several tropical cyclones affected the state during the time period, though Hurricane Donna was the most severe. Paralleling the coastline offshore, the hurricane caused heavy damage near the coastline from high waves and winds. In addition, Hurricane Belle was predicted to strike the state, though it passed to the east with only minor effects.
August 31, 1954– Hurricane Carol caused gusty winds along the coastline and moderate damage.[1]
September 10, 1954– Hurricane Edna skirted the coastline, producing tropical storm force winds of up to 65mph and dropping 4 inches of rain in Long Branch.
October 15, 1954– Hurricane Hazel passed well to the west of New Jersey, producing very high winds but only sporadic rainfall. Wind gusts peak at 92mph in Teterboro.
August 12–13, 1955– Hurricane Connie threatened the state, prompting coastal evacuations, but instead passed inland to the state's west. The storm dropped heavy rainfall, reaching 11.48in (292mm) in Vernon Township. Connie caused power outages and killed six people.[26][30][31][32]
August 19–20, 1955– Hurricane Diane moved across Central Jersey only a week after Connie deluged the area, triggering heavy rains that reached 8.10in (206mm) of rainfall in Sussex. The rains caused severe flooding along the major Delaware, Passaic, and Raritan rivers. Three people drowned along the Millstone River. About 200homes were damaged or destroyed in Lambertville. Statewide damage was estimated at $27.5million (1955USD).[26][33][34][35][1]
September 19, 1955– Hurricane Ione passed southeast of the state, dropping over 3 inches (76mm) of rainfall in South Jersey.[36]
September 12, 1960– Hurricane Donna moved up the East Coast of the United States and passed offshore New Jersey, causing heavy damage along the coast, but less than other states struck directly by Donna. The hurricane produced 105mph (170km/h) wind gusts and a storm surge of 6 feet (1.8m) near Atlantic City, and 8.99in (228mm) of rainfall near Hammonton,.[26][37] One person died related to a heart attack during the storm.[1]
September 15, 1961– A tropical storm crossed the state, dropping light rainfall.[14][26]
September 20, 1961– Offshore Hurricane Esther caused high surf and 70mph (115km/h) winds at beaches in New Jersey.[38]
September 14, 1964– Hurricane Dora caused high tides of up to 4 feet (1.2m) and rainfall peaking at 2.5 inches (6.4cm).[39]
June 13, 1966– Hurricane Alma approached the coast before turning northeastward and becoming extratropical. The storm caused a high tide of 4.5 feet (1.4m) in Atlantic City.[40]
September 16, 1967– Hurricane Doria sank a boat offshore Ocean City, killing three people. The storm produced light rainfall, reaching 1.19in (30mm) in Freehold. The storm caused minor damage along the coast.[41]
August 20, 1969– Passing south of the state as a re-intensifying storm, Tropical Storm Camille dropped 1.62in (41mm) of rainfall near Cape May.[26]
September 7, 1969– Offshore Hurricane Gerda dropped 2.58in (66mm) of rainfall in Cape May.[26]
August 28, 1971– Tropical Storm Doria moved through the entire state, dropping 10.29in (261mm) of rainfall in Little Falls. The heavy rainfall caused record flooding on streams and rivers. Doria killed three people and left $138million in damage in New Jersey.[26][42][43][44]
September 3, 1972– Tropical Storm Carrie produced 2.32in (59mm) of rainfall in Belleplain State Forest.[26]
September 25, 1975– The remnants of Hurricane Eloise caused flooding in the state after dropping 10.51in (267mm) of rainfall near New Brunswick.[46][26]
August 10, 1976– Prior to the arrival of Hurricane Belle from the south, 250,000people evacuated from the shore during the peak of the tourist season. The hurricane caused winds of 65mph (105km/h) and gusts of up to 90mph (145km/h). In addition, the hurricane caused a storm surge of 8.85 feet (2.70m) in Atlantic City, and 5.66in (144mm) of rainfall in Sandy Hook. Damage was less than expected.[47][26]
September 17, 1976– The remnants of a subtropical storm dropped light rainfall in the state.[26]
September 6, 1979– Hurricane David passed to the east of the state, causing 58mph (93km/h) wind gusts, light rainfall, and at least one tornado.[48] The wind gusts left people without power after the storm.[1]
1980s
The 1980s were a relatively active decade, with 11tropical cyclones affecting the state. The most notable storm of the decade was Hurricane Gloria in 1985, which was originally predicted to strike the state. The hurricane caused minor damage throughout the state.
August 25, 1985– The remnants of Hurricane Danny dropped 3.31in (84mm) of rainfall in Cape May.[26]
September 24, 1985– Tropical Storm Henri passed to the east of the state, causing light rainfall.[51]
September 27, 1985– Hurricane Gloria paralleled the New Jersey coastline just offshore as a Category2 hurricane, forcing 95,000people to evacuate. In Atlantic City, 11casinos were closed, resulting in a loss of $7million (1985USD). Dubbed by some as the storm of the century, the hurricane was expected to become the first hurricane to hit the New Jersey coastline since the hurricane in 1903, though a last minute turn spared the state.[1] While passing by the state, Gloria caused a storm surge of 4.6 feet (1.4m) in Ventnor City and a wind gust of 80mph (129km) in Ocean City.[52] Strong winds down trees and power lines, leaving 237,000 without power after the storm.[53] Overall, damage is minor, and some were even disappointed at the lack of damage from the proclaimed storm of the century.[1] One person was killed in Long Branch after touching a downed power line.[54]
August 18, 1986– Hurricane Charley came within 100 miles (160km) of the state, but turns out to sea. The hurricane dropped 1.3 inches (3.3cm) of rain, as well as a 1.6 feet (0.49m) storm surge in Atlantic City.[55]
September, 1989– Offshore Hurricane Gabrielle produced strong waves of up to 16 feet (4.9m) in height, killing one person.[57]
September 22, 1989– Hurricane Hugo passed to the west of the state, causing over 5 inches (13cm) of rain in North Jersey.[58]
1990s
Thirteen tropical cyclones affected New Jersey during the 1990s. The 1991 Perfect Storm eroded beaches severely along the coast, while Hurricane Floyd in 1999 produced severe flooding in northern New Jersey, killing six.
October, 1990– The combined remnants of Hurricane Klaus and Tropical Storm Marco caused around 3 inches (7.6cm) of rain in the northern portion of the state.[59]
October 31, 1991– The 1991 Halloween Nor'easter, also known as the Perfect Storm, caused strong waves of up to 30 feet (9.1m) in height. High tides along the shore were only surpassed by the 1944 hurricane, while significant bay flooding occurred. Strong waves and persistent intense winds caused extreme beach erosion, amounting to 13.5million cubic feet (383,000m3) of sand lost in one location. In all, damage amounted to $90million (1991USD), though no deaths occurred in the state.[1]
August 28, 1992– The Essex Fells Service Building recorded 1.60in (41mm) of rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane Andrew.[26]
September 26, 1992– Tropical Storm Danielle moved inland over the Delmarva Peninsula, causing beach erosion and tidal flooding during a 7.2ft (2.2m) high tide in Atlantic City. Strong waves off the coast of New Jersey sank a sailboat, causing one death.[60]
August 18, 1994– Tropical Depression Beryl crossed over the extreme northern portion of the state, dropping 3.82in (97mm) rainfall.[61]
August 7, 1995– The remnants of Hurricane Erin dropped 3.92in (100mm) of rainfall in Belleplain State Forest.[62]
Mid–August, 1995– Strong rip currents from Hurricane Felix killed five people, while persistent cyclonic winds caused extensive beach erosion.[63]
October 5, 1995– As an extratropical storm, Hurricane Opal produced up to 5 inches (13cm) of rainfall in the northern portion of the state.[64]
July 13, 1996– Tropical Storm Bertha crossed the entire state, causing heavy rainfall peaking at 6.59 inches (16.7cm) in Estell Manor. Bertha also caused a storm surge of 2.27 feet (69cm) in Atlantic City, while rough waves killed one surfer.[65]
Late August, 1996– Offshore Hurricane Edouard produced strong swells to the coastline, causing two deaths from drowning.[66]
September 8, 1996– Hurricane Fran passed to the west of the state through central Pennsylvania and western New York and sparks an intense line of severe thunderstorms that crosses New Jersey and is most notable for causing an hour-long lightning delay of an NFL game between the New York Jets and Indianapolis Colts at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. This marked the first time a regular season NFL contest had been suspended due to weather conditions.
July 25, 1997– Passing southeast of the state, Tropical Storm Danny dropped 7.81in (19.8cm) of rainfall near New Brunswick.[26]
August 23, 1998– Tracking offshore after striking North Carolina, Hurricane Bonnie produced rough waves and rip currents, resulting in hundreds of water rescues and eight injuries.[67]
September 16, 1999– Tropical Storm Floyd crossed the entire state, unleashing torrential rainfall reaching 14.13in (359mm) in Little Falls. Cape May reported a storm surge of 2.6 feet (0.79m).[26][69] Five rivers, including the Raritan River, withhold too much water and exceed flood stages.[70] Strong wind gusts leave over 650,000citizens without power during the storm's passage.[71] Across New Jersey, Floyd caused about $250million in damage (1999USD) and six casualties.[72]
2000s
September 19, 2000– The extratropical remnants of Hurricane Gordon passed over the state, dropping 2.11in (54mm) of rainfall near Somerville.[26]
June 17, 2001– Subtropical Depression Allison passed just east of the state, causing gusty winds and up to 4.86 inches (12.3cm) of rain.[73]
September 13, 2003– The remnants of Tropical Storm Henri dropped up to 3 inches (7.6cm) of rain across the state.[76]
September 19, 2003– Although Hurricane Isabel passed well to the southwest of the state, the hurricane's large windfield caused a storm surges of 10.6 feet (3.2m) in Burlington. Outer bands of the storm resulted in light rainfall amounting to 1.3 inches (3.3cm) in Wildwood, and wind gusts reached 61mph (68km) in nearby Cape May. Persistent strong waves severely erode beaches along the coast. Isabel caused 1 direct death and 1 indirect death, with damage amounting to $50million (2003USD).[77]
August 14, 2004– Shortly after the previous storm, former Hurricane Charley passed offshore the state, dropping 2.74in (70mm) of rainfall near Hewitt.[26]
September 28, 2004– As an extratropical storm, former Hurricane Jeanne dropped 5 inches (13cm) of rainfall across New Jersey.[79]
July 8, 2005– The remnants of Hurricane Cindy knocked down a few trees and flooded roads, with a statewide rainfall maxima of 2.45in (62mm) near Pottersville.[80][26]
August 11–16, 2005– Offshore Hurricane Irene caused rip currents and strong waves.[81]
August 30, 2005— The remnants of Hurricane Katrina produced heavy rainfall and high winds, causing power outages and downed trees.[82]
September 3, 2006– The interaction between the remnants of Tropical Storm Ernesto and a strong high-pressure system produced intense wind gusts of up to 81mph in Strathmere. The storm also dropped heavy rainfall reaching 5.05in (128mm) in Marlboro Township. The winds and rain downed trees and power lines, resulting in power outages.[84]
August 27–28, 2011– Tropical Storm Irene made landfall in Brigantine as a strong tropical storm. The storm caused beach erosion, flooding, and sustained winds of 59mph (95km/h) in Cape May, where hurricane-force gusts were also recorded.[92] Numerous reports of major flooding, downed trees, and power outages were reported. The storm caused just the third ever shutdown of Atlantic City casinos and also prompted residents of coastal communities to evacuate in advance of the storm. The storm killed a total of ten people in the state.
September 7–9, 2011– The remnants of Tropical Storm Lee causes heavy rain across all of the state. In Phillipsburg, 9.55 in of rain fell. Moderate to severe flooding occurred in Western portions of the state.
October 29–30, 2012– Hurricane Sandy reaches within 50 miles of the coastline before moving ashore in Brigantine as an extratropical cyclone. The storm brang hurricane-force winds, record low pressure, and a momentous storm surge along areas of the coast. The storm became the worst hurricane to affect the state on record, killing 37 and causing nearly $30 billion in damages. Widespread devastation is noted, particularly on Long Beach Island and the Barnegat Peninsula, where the Seaside Heights boardwalk collapses into the ocean. Further north, storm surge flooding caused massive destruction along the Raritan Bay and traps thousands in Hoboken. All of New Jersey Transit's commuter rail operations were affected, with some lines out of service for over a month, and inundation of rolling stock stored in NJ Transit's Meadowlands yard. Sandy also caused the worst power outage in state history, blacking out over 2 million households.
June 7, 2013– Tropical Storm Andrea passes through New Jersey as a post-tropical storm, causing heavy rainfall throughout the state and forcing an emergency plane landing at Newark Airport. Rainfall peaks at 5 inches in Oceanport.
October 6, 2013– Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Karen drops locally heavy rains across New Jersey, causing minor street flooding.
July 4, 2014– Hurricane Arthur passes to the east of New Jersey. The storm produces moderate rainfall along the coast, though winds remain generally below tropical storm force. Strong waves buffet the coastline, and some holiday celebrations in the state were cancelled or postponed.
August 28, 2014– Hurricane Cristobal passes well offshore of the state but generates strong waves and rip currents that kill 2 in Sandy Hook.
June 21, 2015– The remnants of Tropical Storm Bill pass through the state, dropping heavy rain but causing no damage.
October 1, 2015– Hurricane Joaquin briefly threatens to approach or strike New Jersey, forcing the state to begin storm preparations. Officials in Atlantic City discuss the possibility of evacuations, though an order never materializes. Joaquin instead turns away long before affecting the shoreline.
October 28, 2015– The remnants of Hurricane Patricia pass through the Northeast. Heavy rain and gusty winds cause downed tree limbs, power outages, and flooding throughout the state.
September 5, 2016– Hurricane Hermine meanders off the coast as a powerful post-tropical cyclone. The state thoroughly prepares for the storm's arrival during the busy holiday weekend. Hermine moves further east than forecasted and impacts are much less than expected. Strong waves and minor coastal flooding occur along the coastline.
October 8, 2016– Hurricane Matthew interacts with a frontal system, bringing light rain to the state.
June 24, 2017– The remnants of Tropical Storm Cindy brought strong winds to portions of New Jersey. Numerous powerlines and trees were downed in parts of southern and central parts of New Jersey. Two EF-0 tornadoes related to the system touched down in Howell Township, the first one touching down in the Fort Plains area damaging a Home Depot, Chase Bank, a strip mall, an ice cream parlor and downing trees and powerlines. The second one hit a park in the Oak Glen area.
September 3, 2017– The remnants of Hurricane Harvey hit New Jersey on Labor Day weekend, causing minimal damage.
September 19, 2017– Large waves from Hurricane Jose cause beach erosion along the Jersey Shore. Moderate rainfall and winds of 25-40mph also occur across the state.[93]
September 27, 2017– Hurricane Maria brings showers and some gusty winds to the shore.
October 29, 2017– A post-tropical system that was once Tropical Storm Philippe passes east of the shore and brings 1–4 in of rain.[94] The winds occasionally gusted over 40mph and sustained winds were 15-30mph.
September 8–10, 2018– The remnants of Tropical Storm Gordon affect the state for 3 days, dropping up to 3-6 inches in parts of the state, along with wind gusts reaching up to 40mph.
September 17, 2018– The remnants of Hurricane Florence brought light to moderate rainfall to the state, with South Jersey receiving up to 3 in of rain.
October 11–12, 2018– The remnants of Hurricane Michael brought flash flooding to parts of Northern New Jersey.[95]
July 16–17, 2019– Hurricane Barry's remnant moisture brought severe thunderstorms to the region. Trees were reported down and power outages occurred in Ewing, New Jersey.[96]
September 6, 2019– Hurricane Dorian brought gusty winds and showers to the state, especially the shore. Winds as high as 45mph were reported, along with light rainfall and foggy, cloudy conditions.[97]
2020s
July 10, 2020 – Tropical Storm Fay made landfall just northeast of Atlantic City, New Jersey, with maximum sustained winds of 50mph (80km/h).[98] Four people drowned due to rip currents along the coast.[99] Fay was the first landfalling cyclone since Sandy in 2012 and the first fully tropical cyclone to make landfall in New Jersey since Irene in 2011.[100]
August 4, 2020 – Tropical Storm Isaias moved up the east coast of the United States, bringing wind gusts of 75mph (120km/h) to Cape May, as well as Berkeley Township.[101] Rainfall reached 5.41in (137mm) in Logan Township.[102] Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency as 1.36 million people were reported without power throughout the state.[103][104] Isaias spawned two tornadoes in the state.[105] A 21-year-old man drowned off the coast of Cape May, New Jersey due to strong rip currents and rough surf.[106]
August 29, 2020 – Hurricane Laura's remnant energy brought 4.92in (125mm) of rainfall and 33mph (53km/h) wind gusts to the state.[100]
September 18–19, 2020 – Hurricane Sally's remnants brought 0.74in (19mm) of rainfall and 35mph (56km/h) wind gusts to the state.[100]
September 27–28, 2020 – Tropical Storm Beta's remnants brought 0.51in (13mm) of rainfall and 29mph (47km/h) wind gusts to the state.[100]
October 11–12, 2020 – Hurricane Delta's remnants affect New Jersey and surrounding states. A peak rainfall amount of 3.67 inches (93mm) was recorded in West Creek, and a top wind gust of 42 miles per hour (68km/h) was recorded in Sea Girt.[107]
October 29–31, 2020 – Post-Tropical Storm Zeta passes through the state, bringing high winds and heavy rainfall. A peak rainfall amount of 4.06in (103mm) and a wind gust of 45mph (72km/h) were recorded. A low pressure of 29.30 inches of mercury (992mbar) was also recorded.[100]
July 8–9, 2021 – Tropical Storm Elsa moved up the east coast of the United States, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to the state overnight through the morning of July 9. Elsa spawned two tornadoes in the state.[108]
August 16–20, 2021 – Tropical Storm Fred moved through the eastern United States, bringing rainfall to the northern portion of the state.[109]
August 21–24, 2021 – Tropical Storm Henri looped through New England, bringing heavy rainfall and flash flooding to northern New Jersey.[110]
September 1, 2021 – The remnants of Hurricane Ida hit New Jersey on September 1, bringing tornadoes and flash flooding, a rare tornado emergency was issued for the city of Trenton at the same time a flash flood emergency was also in effect for Trenton.[111][112] As the remnants moved over more of the state, two more flash flood emergencies were issued for parts of the state, one for the Edison area, and another for the Elizabeth area.[113][114] In total 23 people died in the state.[115]
October 27, 2021 – The precursor to Tropical Storm Wanda dropped heavy rainfall across the United States, causing one fatality in the state when a driver was struck by a fallen tree branch.[117]
Tropical cyclones affect New Jersey the most during the month of September, though the state has experienced tropical cyclones throughout the hurricane season, excluding November. Storms affect the state most in September due to peak warmth in water temperatures. No recorded storm has affected the state between November and May except for Hurricanes Gordon and Nicole in November 1994 and 2022 respectively.[1]
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Number of recorded storms affecting New Jersey
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June
9
July
11
August
38
September
44
October
14
November
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Storms affecting New Jersey by period
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Number of storms
1800s
23
1900–49
9
1950s
14
1960s
12
1970s
9
1980s
12
1990s
18
2000s
23
2010s
25
2020s
9
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Most tropical cyclones that impact New Jersey only cause rainfall or strong waves, though a few have caused deaths in the state, including the following:
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"Floods Inundate New Jersey Area". Ellensburg Daily Record. Camden, New Jersey. Associated Press. September 2, 1940. p.1. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
"East Coast is Hit Hard by Storm". The Montreal Gazette. Associated Press. August 15, 1953. Archived from the original on September 3, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
Gordon E. Dunn and Staff (1962). "1961 Monthly Weather Review"(PDF). Weather Bureau Office. Archived(PDF) from the original on 2013-11-26. Retrieved 2006-04-03.
Gordon E. Dunn and Staff (1965). "1961 Monthly Weather Review"(PDF). U.S. Weather Bureau Office. Archived(PDF) from the original on 2007-06-29. Retrieved 2006-04-03.
Arnold L. Sugg & Joseph M. Pellisier (1967). "1967 Monthly Weather Review"(PDF). Weather Bureau Office. Archived(PDF) from the original on 2007-06-29. Retrieved 2006-04-04.
R.H. Simpson & Paul J. Hebert (1962). "1972 Monthly Weather Review"(PDF). Weather National Hurricane Center. Archived from the original(PDF) on 2011-05-25. Retrieved 2006-04-04.
Miles B. Lawrence (1977). "1976 Monthly Weather Review"(PDF). National Hurricane Center. Archived(PDF) from the original on 2007-11-27. Retrieved 2006-04-04.
"September 1985". Storm Data. 27 (9). National Climatic Data Center: 23, 30, 33, 37, 38, 41, 43, 44. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
Miles B. Lawrence (1987). "1986 Monthly Weather Review"(PDF). National Hurricane Center. Archived(PDF) from the original on 2009-05-07. Retrieved 2006-04-03.
Mayfield, Max, Avila, Lixion, and Rappaport, Edward N. (March 1994). "1992 Monthly Weather Review"(PDF). Archived from the original(PDF) on February 18, 2013. Retrieved April 3, 2006.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
Richard J. Pasch, Todd B. Kimberlain and Stacy R. Stewart (1999). "NHC Floyd Report". NHC. Archived from the original on 2010-12-02. Retrieved 2006-04-03.
"Risk Assessment"(PDF). State of New Jersey 2014 Hazard Mitigation Plan (Report). State of New Jersey. Page 5.8-2. Archived(PDF) from the original on December 21, 2016. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
Joseph De Avila (September 4, 2010). "Earl Weakens, Claims Victim". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on September 6, 2010. Retrieved September 9, 2010.
Reinhart, Brad; Berg, Robbie (February 23, 2022). Tropical Cyclone Report: Tropical Storm Wanda(PDF) (Report). Miami, Florida: National Hurricane Center. Archived(PDF) from the original on February 23, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2023.