Rancocas, NJ (ZIP 08073) has experienced 136 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 79 extreme heat events, 21 hailstorms, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.2M. These events have resulted in 379 recorded deaths and 399 injuries.
Extreme heat events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% 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.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2023.
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.
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.
There have been 11 recorded floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Rancocas has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rancocas was Winter Storm on Feb 16, 2003, which caused $4M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $3M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 9, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08073 has experienced 136 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (79 events), hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme cold events (11 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rancocas, NJ, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Rancocas (ZIP 08073) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Rancocas has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08073 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 16, 2003. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.2M in property damage in the Rancocas, NJ area (ZIP 08073). 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 →