NHC HURDAT2 · SPC Tornado Database
Hurricanes and Tornadoes That Hit Cream Ridge, NJ
Every tropical system within 75 miles since 1851 and every tornado within 25 miles since 1950.
Data: NOAA NHC HURDAT2 and NOAA SPC tornado and hail reports, through 2025 · Updated
49 tropical systems have passed within 75 miles of Cream Ridge, New Jersey since 1851, 10 of them at hurricane strength; the most recent was Ida in 2021. Since 1950, 64 tornadoes have touched down within 25 miles, 3 of them rated EF3 or stronger.
- Hurricanes
- 10
- Tropical storms
- 39
- Tornadoes
- 64
- EF3 or stronger
- 3
within 75 mi, since 1851
below hurricane strength
within 25 mi, since 1950
1 deaths in all
What the records show for Cream Ridge
The strongest storm to pass near Cream Ridge was an unnamed storm in 1944, a Category 2 hurricane with 105 mph winds when its centre passed 69 miles away. The closest pass by a hurricane was an unnamed storm in 1893, whose centre came within 31 miles. The record near Cream Ridge begins with an unnamed storm in 1856; the most recent system was Ida in 2021, a tropical storm 1 mile away. The busiest decade was the 1890s, with 5 systems, 2 of them at hurricane strength. Of the 49 systems, 9 have come since 2000. Cream Ridge has more hurricanes within 75 miles than 76% of the 455 New Jersey cities on this site. The highest rating among the 64 tornadoes within 25 miles is F3 or EF3, reached 3 times; the most recent, on July 29, 2021, came within 24 miles. The deadliest, an F0 on October 27, 2003, killed 1 person. Of the 64, 5 had paths within 5 miles of the city centre, and 32 have come since 2000. July has had the most tornadoes, 13. The most recent tornado was on June 14, 2024. Cream Ridge has more tornadoes within 25 miles than 74% of the 455 New Jersey cities. Hail has been reported within 10 miles 33 times since 1975, with stones up to 1.75 inches (golf ball size). Of the 455 New Jersey cities, 79% have more hail reports within 10 miles than Cream Ridge.
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Tropical storms and hurricanes near Cream Ridge
| Year | Storm | Closest | Strength when closest | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | IdaSep 2 | 1 mi | Tropical storm (43 mph) | Category 4 |
| 2021 | ElsaJul 9 | 45 mi | Tropical storm (58 mph) | Category 1 |
| 2020 | IsaiasAug 4 | 50 mi | Tropical storm (64 mph) | Category 1 |
| 2020 | FayJul 10 | 9 mi | Tropical storm (41 mph) | Tropical storm |
| 2013 | AndreaJun 8 | 47 mi | Tropical storm (46 mph) | Tropical storm |
| 2012 | SandyOct 30 | 42 mi | Category 1 (78 mph) | Category 3 |
| 2011 | IreneAug 28 | 17 mi | Tropical storm (64 mph) | Category 3 |
| 2008 | HannaSep 7 | 7 mi | Tropical storm (52 mph) | Category 1 |
| 2004 | CharleyAug 15 | 67 mi | Tropical storm (40 mph) | Category 4 |
| 1999 | FloydSep 16 | 31 mi | Tropical storm (61 mph) | Category 4 |
| 1996 | BerthaJul 13 | 3 mi | Tropical storm (69 mph) | Category 3 |
| 1985 | GloriaSep 27 | 45 mi | Category 1 (90 mph) | Category 4 |
| 1985 | HenriSep 24 | 66 mi | Tropical storm (40 mph) | Tropical storm |
| 1976 | BelleAug 10 | 54 mi | Category 1 (79 mph) | Category 3 |
| 1972 | AgnesJun 22 | 56 mi | Tropical storm (62 mph) | Category 1 |
| 1971 | DoriaAug 28 | 7 mi | Tropical storm (62 mph) | Tropical storm |
| 1968 | Unnamed 1968 stormSep 11 | 56 mi | Tropical storm (59 mph) | Tropical storm |
| 1961 | Unnamed 1961 stormSep 15 | 35 mi | Tropical storm (61 mph) | Tropical storm |
| 1960 | DonnaSep 12 | 59 mi | Category 2 (98 mph) | Category 4 |
| 1960 | BrendaJul 30 | 17 mi | Tropical storm (58 mph) | Tropical storm |
| 1955 | DianeAug 19 | 24 mi | Tropical storm (45 mph) | Category 2 |
| 1952 | AbleSep 1 | 53 mi | Tropical storm (58 mph) | Category 2 |
| 1944 | Unnamed 1944 stormSep 14 | 69 mi | Category 2 (105 mph) | Category 5 |
| 1944 | Unnamed 1944 stormAug 3 | 58 mi | Tropical storm (40 mph) | Category 1 |
| 1934 | Unnamed 1934 stormSep 8 | 63 mi | Category 1 (76 mph) | Category 2 |
| 1934 | Unnamed 1934 stormJun 19 | 2 mi | Tropical storm (46 mph) | Category 2 |
| 1924 | Unnamed 1924 stormSep 30 | 8 mi | Tropical storm (69 mph) | Category 1 |
| 1916 | Unnamed 1916 stormMay 17 | 47 mi | Tropical storm (54 mph) | Tropical storm |
| 1915 | Unnamed 1915 stormAug 4 | 38 mi | Tropical storm (55 mph) | Category 1 |
| 1904 | Unnamed 1904 stormSep 15 | 39 mi | Category 1 (77 mph) | Category 1 |
| 1903 | Unnamed 1903 stormSep 16 | 24 mi | Tropical storm (68 mph) | Category 2 |
| 1902 | Unnamed 1902 stormJun 16 | 48 mi | Tropical storm (44 mph) | Tropical storm |
| 1900 | Unnamed 1900 stormOct 14 | 37 mi | Tropical storm (40 mph) | Tropical storm |
| 1899 | Unnamed 1899 stormNov 1 | 56 mi | Tropical storm (56 mph) | Category 2 |
| 1897 | Unnamed 1897 stormSep 24 | 56 mi | Tropical storm (63 mph) | Tropical storm |
| 1894 | Unnamed 1894 stormOct 10 | 49 mi | Category 1 (86 mph) | Category 3 |
| 1893 | Unnamed 1893 stormAug 29 | 60 mi | Tropical storm (63 mph) | Category 3 |
| 1893 | Unnamed 1893 stormAug 24 | 31 mi | Category 1 (87 mph) | Category 3 |
| 1888 | Unnamed 1888 stormSep 11 | 23 mi | Tropical storm (40 mph) | Tropical storm |
| 1888 | Unnamed 1888 stormAug 22 | 66 mi | Tropical storm (46 mph) | Category 3 |
| 1882 | Unnamed 1882 stormSep 24 | 35 mi | Tropical storm (46 mph) | Tropical storm |
| 1879 | Unnamed 1879 stormAug 19 | 72 mi | Category 1 (92 mph) | Category 3 |
| 1877 | Unnamed 1877 stormOct 5 | 32 mi | Tropical storm (69 mph) | Category 3 |
| 1874 | Unnamed 1874 stormSep 29 | 7 mi | Tropical storm (64 mph) | Category 1 |
| 1872 | Unnamed 1872 stormOct 26 | 7 mi | Tropical storm (46 mph) | Category 1 |
| 1866 | Unnamed 1866 stormOct 30 | 17 mi | Tropical storm (62 mph) | Tropical storm |
| 1863 | Unnamed 1863 stormSep 19 | 6 mi | Tropical storm (52 mph) | Tropical storm |
| 1861 | Unnamed 1861 stormSep 28 | 15 mi | Tropical storm (66 mph) | Category 1 |
| 1856 | Unnamed 1856 stormAug 20 | 67 mi | Tropical storm (58 mph) | Tropical storm |
Strength is the sustained wind on the track at the closest point, which is not the wind felt in Cream Ridge: a hurricane's worst winds sit within a few dozen miles of its centre, and inland cities are usually past that.
Tornadoes within 25 miles of Cream Ridge
By decade
- 2020s21(1 EF3+)
- 2010s6
- 2000s5
- 1990s8
- 1980s9
- 1970s2(1 EF3+)
- 1960s7(1 EF3+)
- 1950s6
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Killed / injured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF3 | 24 mi | 3.4 mi | 0 / 0 |
| Sep 26, 1977 | F3 | 16 mi | 5.9 mi | 0 / 0 |
| Jun 24, 1960 | F3 | 8 mi | 12.9 mi | 0 / 0 |
| Apr 1, 2023 | EF2 | 24 mi | 0.14 mi | 0 / 0 |
| Apr 1, 2023 | EF2 | 11 mi | 1.59 mi | 0 / 0 |
| Apr 1, 2023 | EF2 | 5 mi | 2.1 mi | 0 / 0 |
| Feb 21, 2023 | EF2 | 11 mi | 5.8 mi | 0 / 0 |
| Jul 29, 2021 | EF2 | 22 mi | 6.31 mi | 0 / 0 |
| May 27, 2001 | F2 | 17 mi | 1.5 mi | 0 / 0 |
| May 31, 1998 | F2 | 25 mi | 5.6 mi | 0 / 0 |
| Aug 17, 1988 | F2 | 15 mi | 4.5 mi | 0 / 0 |
| Jun 29, 1982 | F2 | 22 mi | 1.5 mi | 0 / 0 |
The strongest 12 of 64, by rating and then by deaths. Ratings before February 2007 are on the original Fujita scale.
Hail in Cream Ridge
The Storm Prediction Center has 33 hail reports within 10 miles of Cream Ridge since 1975, made on 25 separate days. Of these, 19 were 1 inch across or larger, and none reached 2 inches. The largest size, 1.75 inches (golf ball size), was reported on 2 days, most recently August 16, 1996. The most recent report is from April 1, 2023. July has the most reports, 10.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather reports, data through 2025.
Weather by month in Cream Ridge
The nearest NOAA station with 1991–2020 climate normals is Hightstown 2 W, NJ, 10 miles northwest of Cream Ridge at 100 feet. July is the warmest, with an average high of 87°F and low of 63°F; January is the coolest, at 41°F and 21°F. July is the wettest at 4.8 inches of precipitation on average and February the driest at 2.6 inches; the year adds up to 47.6 inches over 80 days with at least a tenth of an inch. June to November, the hurricane season months, bring 53% of the year's precipitation (25.2 of 47.6 inches); the other six months are drier. September has brought the most of the 49 tropical systems that passed within 75 miles (20); a normal September there has highs of 78°F and 4.2 inches of precipitation. Highs reach 90°F on about 26 days a year, almost all from May to September. Lows fall below freezing on about 114 nights a year. Snowfall averages 23.7 inches a year, most of it in February. That 47.6 inches is more than at 21 of the 51 New Jersey stations used on this site (41%). Wrightstown, 7 miles southwest, has its own station (Philadelphia/Mt Holly WFO, NJ): 46.0 inches a year, 1.6 less than here, and a July average high of 85°F against 87°F.
Water temperature at the NOAA tide station Newbold, PA, 14 miles west, averaged 80°F in July and 37°F in January over 2021–2025. It averaged 80°F or warmer from July. Sea level at the Sandy Hook tide gauge, 34 miles from Cream Ridge, has risen 1.68 ± 0.04 inches per decade from 1932 to 2025, NOAA's linear trend; at that pace it is 16.8 inches in a hundred years. That is faster than at 105 of the 144 U.S. gauges with a NOAA trend.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in | Days ≥ 0.1" | Snow in | Water °F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 21 | 3.5 | 7 | 5.8 | 37 |
| Feb | 43 | 23 | 2.6 | 6 | 8.0 | 38 |
| Mar | 51 | 30 | 4.3 | 7 | 4.6 | 45 |
| Apr | 63 | 39 | 3.7 | 7 | 0.6 | 54 |
| May | 73 | 48 | 4.1 | 8 | 0.0 | 64 |
| Jun | 82 | 58 | 4.6 | 8 | 0.0 | 73 |
| Jul | 87 | 63 | 4.8 | 7 | 0.0 | 80 |
| Aug | 85 | 61 | 4.3 | 7 | 0.0 | 78 |
| Sep | 78 | 54 | 4.2 | 6 | 0.0 | 72 |
| Oct | 66 | 42 | 4.0 | 6 | 0.0 | 61 |
| Nov | 55 | 33 | 3.3 | 6 | 0.3 | 49 |
| Dec | 46 | 27 | 4.2 | 7 | 4.4 | 39 |
| Year | 64 | 42 | 47.6 | 80 | 23.7 | 58 |
Averages for 1991–2020 at Hightstown 2 W, NJ (100 ft), from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals; water temperature: average of hourly readings 2021–2025 at the NOAA tide station Newbold, PA, from NOAA Tides & Currents. Normals describe the station; the farther a place is from it, and the bigger the difference in height, the more its weather can differ.
Floods, thunderstorm wind and lightning near Cream Ridge
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged 178 flood, rain, thunderstorm wind and lightning events that began within 10 miles of Cream Ridge: 147 thunderstorm wind reports, 10 flash floods, 9 heavy rain events, 7 lightning strikes and 5 floods. They killed 1 person and injured 14, and the NWS estimated $41.2 million in property and crop damage. The strongest thunderstorm gust on record here was 81 mph, on July 22, 2019. Of the 455 New Jersey cities on this site with a flash flood on record, 15 have had fewer than Cream Ridge.
July 16, 2025: lightning strike 4 miles from the centre of Cream Ridge — 1 killed, 14 injured.
NWS: “There was 1 fatality and 14 injuries reported at an archery range in Jackson Township due to a lightning strike.”
June 22, 1996: thunderstorm wind 8 miles from the centre of Cream Ridge — $12.0 million damage.
August 28, 2011: flood 5 miles from the centre of Cream Ridge — $10.0 million damage.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, events whose starting point is on record, 1996 to June 30, 2026. Damage is the NWS estimate in the dollars of the year, not insured losses, and NWS notes that some reports are unverified.
Flood insurance claims, disaster declarations and FEMA risk ratings
Monmouth County, which includes Cream Ridge, has been named in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1965, 17 of them major disasters (by incident: 10 hurricanes, 4 floods, 4 snowstorms, 3 severe storms). The latest major disaster declaration was Remnants of Hurricane Ida, on September 5, 2021. FEMA's National Risk Index gives Monmouth County a Relatively High rating for natural hazard risk overall; by hazard: Very High for strong wind and lightning; Relatively High for inland flooding, coastal flooding and heat waves; Relatively Moderate for hurricanes; Relatively Low for tornadoes; Very Low for hail. It models the county's expected loss from all 18 hazards it covers at $281.6 million a year, the 3rd highest of 21 New Jersey counties; of the hazards above, the largest share, $109.6 million (39%), is from inland flooding.
Claims: FEMA, OpenFEMA Dataset FIMA NFIP Redacted Claims – v3, summed over ZIP codes; payments in the dollars of each year, not adjusted for inflation. Declarations: Disaster Declarations Summaries – v2, by county. Retrieved October 25, 2026. This product uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency's OpenFEMA API, but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from the Agency's website(s).
Risk ratings: FEMA, National Risk Index county table, December 2025 (v1.20), retrieved October 26, 2026; ratings compare counties nationwide, are meant for planning and are no substitute for a local risk assessment. This product uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Risk Index dataset API or downloadable datasets but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from the Agency's website(s).
What counts as a pass, the distances and the sources: how this storm history is built.
Cities near Cream Ridge
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- Allentown, NJ5 mi
- Millstone Township, NJ6 mi
- Wrightstown, NJ7 mi
- Robbinsville, NJ8 mi
- Jb Mdl, NJ8 mi
- Chesterfield, NJ9 mi
- Jackson, NJ9 mi
- East Windsor, NJ9 mi
- Fort Dix, NJ11 mi
- Cranbury, NJ12 mi
- Bordentown, NJ12 mi
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