Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 08038 in Hancocks Bridge, NJ. These include 7 blizzards, 7 floods, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 26 injuries.
With 7 recorded incidents (33% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 9, 2010.
Hancocks Bridge has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (100%) 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 $42.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 28, 2013.
Hancocks Bridge has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2019.
Hancocks Bridge has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (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). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 21, 2011.
Hancocks Bridge has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 23, 1990.
Hancocks Bridge has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hancocks Bridge was Flash Flood on Aug 14, 2011, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 28, 2011), causing $10M in damages. Coastal Flood on Oct 30, 2012 also caused significant damage ($7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08038 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (7 events), floods (7 events), hailstorms (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hancocks Bridge, NJ, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.8M in property damage.
Yes, Hancocks Bridge (ZIP 08038) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $42.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08038 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 14, 2011. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46.3M in property damage in the Hancocks Bridge, NJ area (ZIP 08038). 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 →