Voorhees, NJ (ZIP 08043) has experienced 80 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.9M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 298 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Voorhees is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 48% 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 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.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Voorhees has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 9, 2022.
Voorhees 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.
Voorhees 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Voorhees was Flood on Apr 15, 2007, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 22, 2005), causing $2M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08043 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme heat events (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Voorhees, NJ, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Voorhees (ZIP 08043) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Voorhees has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08043 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 15, 2007. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.9M in property damage in the Voorhees, NJ area (ZIP 08043). 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 →