ZIP code 08009, covering Berlin, NJ, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.4M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 283 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 18% 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.
Berlin has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2013.
Berlin 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.
Berlin has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2015.
Berlin has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 9, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Berlin was Winter Storm on Jan 22, 2005, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Jan 7, 1996), causing $1.2M in damages. Coastal Flood on Oct 30, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08009 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (6 events), extreme heat events (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Berlin, NJ, with 31 events documented.
Yes, Berlin (ZIP 08009) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2013.
Berlin has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08009 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 22, 2005. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.4M in property damage in the Berlin, NJ area (ZIP 08009). 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 →