Birmingham, NJ (ZIP 08011) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $60K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 25 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (8 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Birmingham has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
Birmingham has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 13, 1999.
Birmingham has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Birmingham has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 6, 2001.
Birmingham has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 19, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Birmingham was EF1 Tornado on Jun 3, 1980, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08011 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Birmingham, NJ, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Birmingham (ZIP 08011) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Birmingham has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 17, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08011 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 3, 1980. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $60K in property damage in the Birmingham, NJ area (ZIP 08011). 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 →