Tornado History
Cape May Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Cape May, New Jersey. The records below identify 10 tornadoes from 1952 through 2021, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $803K, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Cape May, New Jersey
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Cape May, New Jersey with 0 deaths
1952 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 28.7 miles in Cape May, New Jersey
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Cape May, New Jersey
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Aug 10, 1952
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Cape May, New Jersey, August is the most active month with 3 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1952 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1971 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 1971 | F2 | Cape May, New Jersey | 28.7 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 6, 1956 | F2 | Cape May, New Jersey | 0.2 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| September 6, 1979 | F1 | Cape May, New Jersey | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| August 10, 1952 | F1 | Cape May, New Jersey | 12.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 4, 2020 | EF1 | Cape May, New Jersey | 4.24 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 9, 2021 | EF1 | Cape May, New Jersey | 0.94 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| September 23, 1986 | F0 | Cape May, New Jersey | 1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 27, 1989 | F0 | Cape May, New Jersey | 0.1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| September 27, 1985 | F0 | Cape May, New Jersey | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| July 3, 2003 | F0 | Cape May, New Jersey | 0.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Source And Limits
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.