Monmouth County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Monmouth County, NJ right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 1,553 alerts that included Monmouth County, roughly 155 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (294 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on November 12, 2026. 15 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Monmouth County alert history
Alert events that included Monmouth County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 294 | 45 | November 12, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 203 | 0 | March 10, 2024 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 195 | 9 | November 13, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 113 | 3 | September 23, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 93 | 10 | September 13, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 90 | 15 | October 16, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 76 | 10 | May 10, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 62 | 16 | November 12, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 51 | 6 | September 3, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 50 | 2 | February 10, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 42 | 2 | October 25, 2026 |
| Coastal Flood Warning | 37 | 2 | September 23, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 37 | 5 | September 28, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 22 | 1 | September 25, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 21 | 4 | October 25, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 19 | 0 | November 16, 2024 |
| Tornado Warning | 18 | 2 | November 12, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 18 | 1 | January 25, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 14 | 2 | July 15, 2026 |
| High Wind Watch | 14 | 1 | September 25, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 14 | 2 | February 22, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 11 | 3 | April 21, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 11 | 4 | November 12, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 10 | 2 | July 15, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 10 | 0 | November 16, 2024 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 7 | 4 | February 8, 2026 |
| Tropical Storm Warning | 6 | 0 | August 21, 2021 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 6 | 3 | January 1, 2026 |
| Tropical Storm Watch | 5 | 0 | August 20, 2021 |
| Blizzard Warning | 4 | 1 | February 22, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 0 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 0 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
Tornado history in Monmouth County
15 tornadoes have been recorded in Monmouth County since 1950. That ranks 3 of 21 counties in New Jersey. The most recent was on April 1, 2023 (rated EF2).
Strongest tornadoes in Monmouth County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 16, 1955 | F2 | Monmouth County | 3.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 1, 2023 | EF2 | Ocean County | 1.6 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 27, 2001 | F2 | Monmouth County | 1.5 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 1, 2023 | EF2 | Monmouth County | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 10, 1952 | F1 | Burlington County | 39.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2023 | EF2 | Monmouth County | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 1, 2023 | EF2 | Ocean County | 1.6 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 1, 2023 | EF1 | Monmouth County | 4 mi | 550 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 20, 2022 | EF0 | Monmouth County | 0.8 mi | 225 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 19, 2020 | EF0 | Monmouth County | 1.2 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Monmouth County
- Population: 647,520 (2024 estimate)
- State: New Jersey
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 034025 (how to use it)