Tornado Alerts Near South Dennis, NJ 08245

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Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Moderate

Average per year 3 tornados

Peak season month July

Total on record 151 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of South Dennis

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF1	Moderate damage	0.8 mi × 300 yd	None	29 mi	May 16, 2025
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 60 yd	None	75 mi	Jun 14, 2024
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 100 yd	None	57 mi	Aug 10, 2023
EF1	Moderate damage	1.4 mi × 475 yd	None	107 mi	Jun 26, 2023
EF0	Light damage	3.4 mi × 200 yd	None	52 mi	Jun 16, 2023
EF2	Considerable damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	77 mi	Apr 1, 2023
EF1	Moderate damage	0.9 mi × 110 yd	None	21 mi	Apr 1, 2023
EF2	Considerable damage	0.2 mi × 150 yd	None	74 mi	Apr 1, 2023
EF2	Considerable damage	1.4 mi × 150 yd	None	74 mi	Apr 1, 2023
EF2	Considerable damage	2.1 mi × 200 yd	None	71 mi	Apr 1, 2023
EF1	Moderate damage	4 mi × 550 yd	None	69 mi	Apr 1, 2023
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 300 yd	None	68 mi	Apr 1, 2023
EF1	Moderate damage	1.8 mi × 300 yd	None	68 mi	Apr 1, 2023
EF1	Moderate damage	0.7 mi × 300 yd	None	68 mi	Apr 1, 2023
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 300 yd	None	68 mi	Apr 1, 2023
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 300 yd	None	68 mi	Apr 1, 2023
EF1	Moderate damage	3.9 mi × 200 yd	None	75 mi	Apr 1, 2023
EF2	Considerable damage	5.8 mi × 200 yd	None	76 mi	Feb 21, 2023
EF0	Light damage	0.8 mi × 225 yd	None	91 mi	May 20, 2022
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	137 mi	Nov 13, 2021
EF0	Light damage	13.1 mi × 50 yd	None	116 mi	Nov 13, 2021
EF0	Light damage	2.6 mi × 100 yd	None	79 mi	Sep 1, 2021
EF1	Moderate damage	1.1 mi × 200 yd	None	63 mi	Sep 1, 2021
EF1	Moderate damage	1.8 mi × 200 yd	None	61 mi	Sep 1, 2021
EF1	Moderate damage	1.6 mi × 250 yd	None	78 mi	Sep 1, 2021
EF0	Light damage	0.9 mi × 50 yd	None	120 mi	Aug 19, 2021
EF2	Considerable damage	4.2 mi × 75 yd	0 dead, 8 hurt	52 mi	Jul 29, 2021
EF1	Moderate damage	6.3 mi × 250 yd	None	47 mi	Jul 29, 2021
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 250 yd	None	47 mi	Jul 29, 2021
EF0	Light damage	0.8 mi × 80 yd	None	64 mi	Jul 29, 2021
EF3	Severe damage	2.8 mi × 530 yd	None	67 mi	Jul 29, 2021
EF1	Moderate damage	1.6 mi × 100 yd	None	74 mi	Jul 29, 2021
EF2	Considerable damage	6 mi × 400 yd	None	81 mi	Jul 29, 2021
EF2	Considerable damage	0.3 mi × 400 yd	None	81 mi	Jul 29, 2021
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 50 yd	None	118 mi	Jul 29, 2021
EF1	Moderate damage	7.8 mi × 300 yd	None	61 mi	Jul 17, 2021
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 110 yd	None	37 mi	Jul 9, 2021
EF1	Moderate damage	0.9 mi × 75 yd	None	4 mi	Jul 9, 2021
EF0	Light damage	1.2 mi × 70 yd	None	87 mi	Aug 19, 2020
EF2	Considerable damage	16.9 mi × 500 yd	0 dead, 6 hurt	66 mi	Aug 4, 2020
EF2	Considerable damage	3.8 mi × 500 yd	0 dead, 6 hurt	63 mi	Aug 4, 2020
EF2	Considerable damage	0.1 mi × 500 yd	0 dead, 6 hurt	63 mi	Aug 4, 2020
EF1	Moderate damage	3.3 mi × 100 yd	None	46 mi	Aug 4, 2020
EF1	Moderate damage	4.2 mi × 150 yd	None	9 mi	Aug 4, 2020
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 20 yd	None	70 mi	Apr 21, 2020
EF1	Moderate damage	4.9 mi × 150 yd	None	109 mi	Oct 31, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 25 yd	None	73 mi	Aug 7, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 100 yd	None	107 mi	Aug 7, 2019
EF1	Moderate damage	1.3 mi × 150 yd	None	53 mi	Jul 11, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 5 yd	None	53 mi	Jul 6, 2019
EF1	Moderate damage	1.3 mi × 350 yd	None	121 mi	May 28, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 200 yd	None	144 mi	Oct 2, 2018
EF0	Light damage	0.8 mi × 100 yd	None	123 mi	Aug 2, 2018
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 25 yd	None	77 mi	Jun 24, 2017
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 40 yd	None	76 mi	Jun 24, 2017
EF1	Moderate damage	3.5 mi × 75 yd	None	97 mi	Jul 25, 2016
EF1	Moderate damage	1.3 mi × 100 yd	None	127 mi	Oct 7, 2013
EF0	Light damage	3.2 mi × 100 yd	None	46 mi	Aug 13, 2013
EF0	Light damage	4.8 mi × 50 yd	None	106 mi	Jul 1, 2013
EF1	Moderate damage	3.8 mi × 50 yd	None	108 mi	Sep 8, 2012
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	106 mi	Sep 8, 2012
EF0	Light damage	5.6 mi × 150 yd	None	138 mi	Aug 10, 2012
EF0	Light damage	4 mi × 220 yd	None	132 mi	Aug 28, 2011
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 220 yd	None	121 mi	Aug 28, 2011
EF0	Light damage	0.6 mi × 30 yd	None	75 mi	Aug 28, 2011
EF0	Light damage	1.7 mi × 50 yd	None	77 mi	Aug 9, 2011
EF1	Moderate damage	2.2 mi × 250 yd	None	64 mi	Sep 16, 2010
EF1	Moderate damage	4 mi × 100 yd	2 dead, 1 hurt	120 mi	Sep 16, 2010
EF0	Light damage	2.1 mi × 75 yd	None	112 mi	Sep 16, 2010
EF1	Moderate damage	0.9 mi × 100 yd	0 dead, 7 hurt	129 mi	Jul 25, 2010
EF2	Considerable damage	3.9 mi × 100 yd	0 dead, 9 hurt	108 mi	Aug 8, 2007
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 50 yd	None	107 mi	Aug 8, 2007
EF1	Moderate damage	0.7 mi × 150 yd	None	138 mi	Jul 18, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 100 yd	None	128 mi	Aug 25, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 150 yd	None	128 mi	Aug 25, 2006
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	133 mi	Aug 12, 2005
EF1	Moderate damage	2.6 mi × 100 yd	0 dead, 2 hurt	50 mi	Jul 27, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 17 yd	None	104 mi	Oct 27, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 50 yd	None	93 mi	Oct 27, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	103 mi	Oct 27, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	1 dead, 0 hurt	56 mi	Oct 27, 2003
EF1	Moderate damage	5 mi × 100 yd	None	72 mi	Sep 23, 2003
EF1	Moderate damage	1.8 mi × 120 yd	None	65 mi	Sep 23, 2003
EF1	Moderate damage	2.6 mi × 50 yd	None	88 mi	Sep 23, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 33 yd	None	5 mi	Jul 3, 2003
EF1	Moderate damage	3.6 mi × 100 yd	None	15 mi	Jul 5, 2001
EF2	Considerable damage	1.5 mi × 67 yd	None	85 mi	May 27, 2001
EF2	Considerable damage	0.4 mi × 100 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	40 mi	Aug 20, 1999
EF2	Considerable damage	0.2 mi × 200 yd	0 dead, 6 hurt	118 mi	Sep 7, 1998
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	104 mi	Sep 7, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	102 mi	Sep 7, 1998
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 75 yd	None	155 mi	Jun 30, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 100 yd	None	149 mi	Jun 30, 1998
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 300 yd	None	145 mi	Jun 30, 1998
EF0	Light damage	1.2 mi × 75 yd	None	96 mi	Aug 13, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 40 yd	None	91 mi	Sep 8, 1996
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 220 yd	None	72 mi	Jun 22, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 33 yd	None	57 mi	Oct 21, 1995
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 500 yd	None	42 mi	Jul 3, 1994
EF0	Light damage	0.8 mi × 50 yd	None	29 mi	Sep 8, 1993
EF1	Moderate damage	1.2 mi × 40 yd	None	94 mi	Jul 31, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	2.5 mi × 30 yd	None	70 mi	Jul 31, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 23 yd	None	69 mi	Jul 31, 1992
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 100 yd	None	104 mi	Jul 15, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	6.5 mi × 33 yd	None	111 mi	Jun 24, 1992
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 70 yd	None	57 mi	Aug 19, 1991
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 1100 yd	None	21 mi	Oct 18, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	0 dead, 3 hurt	106 mi	Oct 18, 1990
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	66 mi	Oct 18, 1990
EF3	Severe damage	0.5 mi × 100 yd	0 dead, 8 hurt	88 mi	Oct 18, 1990
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 17 yd	0 dead, 3 hurt	104 mi	Aug 10, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 17 yd	None	64 mi	Nov 20, 1989
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 13 yd	None	105 mi	Nov 16, 1989
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	119 mi	Nov 16, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 13 yd	None	98 mi	Nov 16, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 13 yd	None	117 mi	Nov 16, 1989
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	36 mi	Nov 16, 1989
EF1	Moderate damage	4 mi × 800 yd	None	74 mi	Nov 16, 1989
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 100 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	74 mi	Nov 16, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	97 mi	Aug 29, 1989
EF0	Light damage	4 mi × 100 yd	None	124 mi	Jul 10, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 200 yd	None	10 mi	May 27, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 100 yd	None	71 mi	Aug 17, 1988
EF2	Considerable damage	4.5 mi × 200 yd	None	76 mi	Aug 17, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	105 mi	May 23, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	23 mi	Aug 5, 1987
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 23 yd	None	106 mi	Jul 26, 1987
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	125 mi	Jul 26, 1987
EF2	Considerable damage	0.5 mi × 100 yd	0 dead, 3 hurt	18 mi	Jul 21, 1987
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 7 yd	None	89 mi	Jul 14, 1987
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 7 yd	None	103 mi	Jul 14, 1987
EF1	Moderate damage	1.5 mi × 10 yd	None	49 mi	Jul 12, 1987
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 30 yd	None	64 mi	Jul 2, 1987
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 30 yd	None	3 mi	Sep 23, 1986
EF1	Moderate damage	1.5 mi × 50 yd	0 dead, 6 hurt	119 mi	Oct 5, 1985
EF1	Moderate damage	6 mi × 77 yd	None	103 mi	Oct 5, 1985
EF1	Moderate damage	6 mi × 77 yd	0 dead, 8 hurt	95 mi	Oct 5, 1985
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	15 mi	Sep 27, 1985
EF3	Severe damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	45 mi	Jul 21, 1983
EF2	Considerable damage	1.5 mi × 23 yd	None	57 mi	Jun 29, 1982
EF1	Moderate damage	1.5 mi × 13 yd	None	64 mi	Jun 29, 1982
EF2	Considerable damage	0.8 mi × 400 yd	None	117 mi	Oct 26, 1981
EF2	Considerable damage	3.6 mi × 250 yd	None	121 mi	Jul 20, 1981
EF1	Moderate damage	N/A	None	70 mi	Jun 21, 1981
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	52 mi	Jun 3, 1980
EF1	Moderate damage	N/A	0 dead, 1 hurt	3 mi	Sep 6, 1979
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	131 mi	Aug 12, 1978
EF0	Light damage	5.9 mi × 27 yd	None	84 mi	Sep 26, 1977
EF0	Light damage	N/A	0 dead, 1 hurt	11 mi	Aug 10, 1977
EF1	Moderate damage	3 mi × 50 yd	None	110 mi	Jul 7, 1976
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	129 mi	Jun 1, 1976

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near South Dennis over 43 years

151

Total tornados on record

3

Average per year

EF3

Strongest recorded

Jul

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

67

EF1

61

EF2

20

EF3

3

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1976 2025

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF3 BUCKS, PE Jul 29, 2021

2.8 mi path

EF3 SOMERSET, NE Oct 18, 1990

0.5 mi path 8 injured

EF3 OCEAN, NE Jul 21, 1983

0.2 mi path

EF2 BUCKS, PE Aug 4, 2020

16.9 mi path 6 injured

EF2 MERCER, NE Jul 29, 2021

6 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. South Dennis sees the most tornado activity in Jul. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

2%

Feb

3%

Mar

7%

Apr

10%

May

18%

Jun

16%

PEAK

Jul

12%

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for South Dennis

🛡️ Tornado Safety

What to know before, during, and after a tornado

⚠️ Tornado Watch

Meaning: Conditions are favorable for tornado development

Be prepared to take shelter. Stay alert for changing conditions.

🌪️ Tornado Warning

Meaning: A tornado has been spotted or detected on radar

TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY in your nearest safe shelter.

⚠️ Step 1

Tornado Watch — Be Prepared

Conditions are favorable for tornados. Monitor weather alerts, charge your phone, and review your shelter plan. Move vehicles into garages if possible.

🌪️ Step 2

Tornado Warning — Take Cover NOW

A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Move immediately to an interior room on the lowest floor (basement, bathroom, closet). Get under sturdy furniture. Stay away from windows.

🔍 Step 3

After a Tornado

Stay in your shelter until the warning expires. Check for injuries, avoid downed power lines, and watch for gas leaks. Document damage for insurance before cleanup.

Where to Shelter

✓ Best: Underground shelter or basement

✓ Good: Interior room on lowest floor

✓ Acceptable: Bathroom or closet (no exterior walls)

✓ If driving: Pull over, get below road level in a ditch

✗ NEVER: Stay in a mobile home — leave for sturdy building

✗ NEVER: Shelter under a highway overpass

📍 Nearby Tornado Monitoring

Cities near South Dennis with live tracking