Federal records document 61 natural disaster events in the Gibbsboro, NJ area (ZIP 08026). These include 26 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 296 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (26 total). 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 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.
Gibbsboro has experienced 10 floods on record. 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 $2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Gibbsboro 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.
Gibbsboro has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $752.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 9, 2022.
Gibbsboro 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gibbsboro 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 08026 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (10 events), extreme heat events (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gibbsboro, NJ, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Gibbsboro (ZIP 08026) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Gibbsboro has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $752.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08026 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 $8.1M in property damage in the Gibbsboro, NJ area (ZIP 08026). 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 →