Tornado History
Union Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Union, New Jersey. The records below identify 13 tornadoes from 1952 through 2019, including a highest listed rating of F1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $4.7M, with 0 deaths and 3 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Union, New Jersey
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Union, New Jersey with 0 deaths
1987 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 6 miles in Union, New Jersey
Widest tornado: 100.0 yards in Union, New Jersey
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Sep 7, 1998
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Union, New Jersey, July is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1987 was the most active year with 2 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 1990 with at least $2.5M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 7, 1998 | F1 | Union, New Jersey | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $550K |
| April 5, 1952 | F1 | Union, New Jersey | 0.2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| June 29, 1973 | F1 | Union, New Jersey | 0.5 mi | 23 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| October 5, 1985 | F1 | Union, New Jersey | 6 mi | 77 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 26, 1987 | F1 | Union, New Jersey | 0.5 mi | 23 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| October 18, 1990 | F0 | Union, New Jersey | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 3 | $2.5M |
| September 7, 1998 | F0 | Union, New Jersey | 0.2 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.5M |
| August 7, 2019 | EF0 | Union, New Jersey | 0.1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $117K |
| July 1, 2013 | EF0 | Union, New Jersey | 4.77 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| July 14, 1987 | F0 | Union, New Jersey | 0.1 mi | 7 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 23, 1988 | F0 | Union, New Jersey | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| November 16, 1989 | F0 | Union, New Jersey | 1 mi | 13 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.