Lumberton, NJ (ZIP 08048) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $670.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 25 injuries.
With 27 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2023.
Lumberton has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $618K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Lumberton has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2019.
Lumberton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 19, 2019.
Lumberton has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 13, 1999.
Lumberton has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 6, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lumberton was Flood on May 1, 2014, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 30, 2014), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08048 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lumberton, NJ, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Lumberton (ZIP 08048) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $618K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Lumberton has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08048 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2014. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $670.5K in property damage in the Lumberton, NJ area (ZIP 08048). 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 →