Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 07419 in Hamburg, NJ. These include 8 blizzards, 6 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $310.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hamburg is blizzards, with 8 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (88%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2015.
Hamburg has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
Hamburg has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $206.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2011.
Hamburg has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Hamburg has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hamburg was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $200M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 79 mph High Wind (Oct 29, 2012), causing $100M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07419 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (8 events), hailstorms (6 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hamburg, NJ, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, Hamburg (ZIP 07419) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $206.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07419 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $310.3M in property damage in the Hamburg, NJ area (ZIP 07419). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →