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Tornado History

Morris Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Morris, New Jersey. The records below identify 7 tornadoes from 1951 through 2021, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $775K, with 0 deaths and 14 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes7
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries14
Property Damage$775K
Avg Length2.4 mi
Avg Width140 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Morris, 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)
May is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Morris, New Jersey with 0 deaths
1973 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 6.5 miles in Morris, New Jersey
Widest tornado: 400.0 yards in Morris, New Jersey
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 28, 1973

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Morris, New Jersey, May is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 1973 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 2 recorded events.

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.

$500K$50K$5K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1973 with at least $500K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 May 28, 19731973F3 May 28, 19731973F2 July 20, 19811981F1 June 24, 19921992F1 April 29, 19511951EF1 October 31, 20192019EF0 August 19, 20212021© OpenStreetMap contributors

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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
May 28, 1973F3Morris, New Jersey0.4 mi50 yd00$250K
May 28, 1973F3Morris, New Jersey0.4 mi50 yd012$250K
July 20, 1981F2Morris, New Jersey3.6 mi250 yd00N/A
June 24, 1992F1Morris, New Jersey6.5 mi33 yd00$250K
April 29, 1951F1Morris, New Jersey0.5 mi400 yd02$25K
October 31, 2019EF1Morris, New Jersey4.87 mi150 yd00N/A
August 19, 2021EF0Morris, New Jersey0.87 mi50 yd00N/A

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.