Medford Lakes, NJ (ZIP 08055) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 36 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 32 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Medford Lakes is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2023.
Medford Lakes has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
Medford Lakes has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $277.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2019.
Medford Lakes has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2009.
Medford Lakes 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.
Medford Lakes 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 Medford Lakes was Flood on Apr 2, 2005, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 31, 2009), causing $500K in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08055 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Medford Lakes, NJ, with 36 events documented.
Yes, Medford Lakes (ZIP 08055) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
Medford Lakes has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $277.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08055 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 2, 2005. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Medford Lakes, NJ area (ZIP 08055). 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 →