Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 07822 in Augusta, NJ. These include 8 blizzards, 4 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $111.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (8 total). 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.
Augusta has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2012.
Augusta has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 19, 2004.
Augusta 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.
Augusta has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2009.
Augusta has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Augusta was 79 mph High Wind on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 29, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07822 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (8 events), hailstorms (4 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Augusta, NJ, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, Augusta (ZIP 07822) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 19, 2004.
Augusta has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07822 was 79 mph High Wind, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $111.2M in property damage in the Augusta, NJ area (ZIP 07822). 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 →