Clarksboro, NJ (ZIP 08020) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 10 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.4M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
With 10 recorded incidents (26% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $6.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 29, 2017.
Clarksboro has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Clarksboro 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.
Clarksboro has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $11.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2015.
Clarksboro has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 10, 2023.
Clarksboro 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 Clarksboro was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 23, 2015, which caused $10M 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 08020 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (10 events), hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 26% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clarksboro, NJ, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.9M in property damage.
Yes, Clarksboro (ZIP 08020) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 29, 2017.
Clarksboro has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 10, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08020 was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 23, 2015. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.4M in property damage in the Clarksboro, NJ area (ZIP 08020). 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 →