ZIP code 07748, covering New Monmouth, NJ, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 15 blizzards, 14 floods, and 11 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.5B. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 466 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (28% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (79%) 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 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2022.
New Monmouth 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.
New Monmouth 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.
New Monmouth has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 16, 1955.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Monmouth 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 07748 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (15 events), floods (14 events), hailstorms (11 events), extreme heat events (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 28% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Monmouth, NJ, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5M in property damage.
Yes, New Monmouth (ZIP 07748) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
New Monmouth 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 07748 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 New Monmouth, NJ area (ZIP 07748). 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 →