Federal records document 160 natural disaster events in the Mount Ephraim, NJ area (ZIP 08059). These include 79 extreme heat events, 32 hailstorms, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $27M. These events have resulted in 379 recorded deaths and 408 injuries.
With 79 recorded incidents (49% of all events), extreme heat events are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
There have been 32 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% 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 4, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 $16.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% 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.
There have been 11 recorded extreme cold events in this area, representing 7% 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.
Mount Ephraim has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $877.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Ephraim was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $10M 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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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08059 has experienced 160 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (79 events), hailstorms (32 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme cold events (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Ephraim, NJ, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Mount Ephraim (ZIP 08059) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Mount Ephraim has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $877.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08059 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27M in property damage in the Mount Ephraim, NJ area (ZIP 08059). 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 →