Bellmawr, NJ (ZIP 08031) has experienced 78 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 30 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 291 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bellmawr is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. 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 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (69%) 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 $17M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% 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.
Bellmawr has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $602.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2019.
Bellmawr 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.
Bellmawr has experienced 5 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bellmawr was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, 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 08031 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme heat events (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bellmawr, NJ, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Bellmawr (ZIP 08031) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Bellmawr has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $602.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08031 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.2M in property damage in the Bellmawr, NJ area (ZIP 08031). 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 →