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08052 Maple Shade, NJ — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Maple Shade, NJ (08052)

Maple Shade, NJ (ZIP 08052) has experienced 146 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 79 extreme heat events, 22 hailstorms, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $65.8M. These events have resulted in 380 recorded deaths and 404 injuries.

🥵 Extreme heat events — Primary Hazard

Extreme heat events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (79 total). Of these, 45 (57%) 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). Heat-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 346 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 5, 2018.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. 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 22, 2023.

🌊 Floods

There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (50%) 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 $57.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. 14 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2016.

🥶 Extreme cold events

There have been 11 recorded extreme cold events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. 18 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 20, 2015.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Maple Shade has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $377.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2023.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Maple Shade was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 16, 2003), causing $4M in damages. Flood on Apr 15, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Maple Shade, NJ (08052)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08052 has experienced 146 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (79 events), hailstorms (22 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme cold events (11 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 54% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 08052?

Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Maple Shade, NJ, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 08052 (Maple Shade) prone to flooding?

Yes, Maple Shade (ZIP 08052) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $57.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2024.

Has Maple Shade (08052) ever been hit by a tornado?

Maple Shade has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $377.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2023.

What was the worst natural disaster in Maple Shade, NJ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08052 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 08052?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $65.8M in property damage in the Maple Shade, NJ area (ZIP 08052). 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 →

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