ZIP code 07712, covering Ocean, NJ, has 62 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 16 floods, 15 blizzards, and 15 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.5B. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 466 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ocean is floods, with 16 recorded events making up 26% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 13 (81%) 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 $10B in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (73%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2022.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
Ocean has experienced 9 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 8 (89%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 21, 2011.
Ocean has experienced 3 extreme cold events 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). Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2015.
Ocean has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 1, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ocean was Coastal Flood on Oct 28, 2012, which caused $5B in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Oct 28, 2012), causing $5B in damages. 87 mph High Wind on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5B).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07712 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (16 events), blizzards (15 events), hailstorms (15 events), extreme heat events (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 26% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ocean, NJ, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10B in property damage.
Yes, Ocean (ZIP 07712) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
Ocean has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 16, 1955.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07712 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Oct 28, 2012. This event caused $5B 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 $11.5B in property damage in the Ocean, NJ area (ZIP 07712). 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 →