Milton, NJ (ZIP 07438) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $202.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (13 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2023.
Milton has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $202.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 6, 2011.
Milton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $78K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 11, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Milton was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $200M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Sep 6, 2011), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Apr 15, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07438 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milton, NJ, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Milton (ZIP 07438) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $202.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 6, 2011.
Milton has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $78K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 11, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07438 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 $202.3M in property damage in the Milton, NJ area (ZIP 07438). 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 →