ZIP code 08012, covering Washington, NJ, has 77 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.3M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
With 41 recorded incidents (53% 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 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (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 $10.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Washington has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2015.
Washington has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 9, 2022.
Washington has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2014.
Washington has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 14, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Washington was Flood on Apr 2, 2005, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 15, 2007), causing $3M in damages. Winter Storm on Jan 22, 2005 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08012 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Washington, NJ, with 41 events documented.
Yes, Washington (ZIP 08012) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Washington has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08012 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 2, 2005. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.3M in property damage in the Washington, NJ area (ZIP 08012). 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 →