ZIP code 08003, covering Cherry Hill, NJ, has 82 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.4M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 298 injuries.
With 39 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (67%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2015.
Cherry Hill has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $627.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 9, 2022.
Cherry Hill has experienced 6 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 6 (100%) 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). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 21, 2011.
Cherry Hill has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cherry Hill was Flood on Apr 15, 2007, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 22, 2005), causing $2M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08003 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme heat events (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cherry Hill, NJ, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Cherry Hill (ZIP 08003) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Cherry Hill has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $627.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08003 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 15, 2007. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.4M in property damage in the Cherry Hill, NJ area (ZIP 08003). 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 →