ZIP code 08069, covering Carneys Point, NJ, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.4M. A total of 39 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 26 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (75%) 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 $13M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Carneys Point has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 1989.
Carneys Point has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 9, 2010.
Carneys Point has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (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). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 21, 2011.
Carneys Point has experienced 2 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). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 17, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carneys Point was Coastal Flood on Oct 30, 2012, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Aug 10, 2008), causing $5.3M in damages. Flood on Apr 2, 2005 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08069 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carneys Point, NJ, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Carneys Point (ZIP 08069) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Carneys Point has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08069 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Oct 30, 2012. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.4M in property damage in the Carneys Point, NJ area (ZIP 08069). 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 →