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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Newark as part of Essex County.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Newark

57 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Newark since 1950, killing 1 people and injuring 38. The most recent was on June 26, 2023 (rated EF1).

EF0: 28EF028EF1: 23EF123EF2: 4EF24EF3: 2EF32EF4: 0EF4EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Newark

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
September 26, 1977F3Somerset County5.9 mi27 yd00
May 28, 1973F3Morris County0.4 mi50 yd00
August 8, 2007EF2Kings County3.9 mi100 yd09
August 7, 1962F2Bergen County2.5 mi250 yd00
July 15, 1970F2Bergen County2 mi50 yd00

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
June 26, 2023EF1Somerset County1.4 mi475 yd00
May 20, 2022EF0Monmouth County0.8 mi225 yd00
November 13, 2021EF0Nassau County13.1 mi50 yd00
August 19, 2021EF0Morris County0.9 mi50 yd00
July 29, 2021EF0Essex County0.4 mi50 yd00

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How often alerts are issued for Essex County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Flood Advisory250November 13, 2026
Coastal Flood Advisory122September 28, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning111September 1, 2026
Flood Watch84September 13, 2026
Wind Advisory76September 25, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch75October 16, 2026
Flash Flood Warning74September 13, 2026
Flood Warning65July 15, 2025
Winter Weather Advisory62February 10, 2026
Heat Advisory52August 9, 2026

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