Salem, NJ (ZIP 08079) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 33 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Salem is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (100%) 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 $50.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 28, 2013.
Salem 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.
Salem has experienced 5 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 $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 17, 1988.
Salem has experienced 3 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 Jul 12, 2022.
Salem has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 23, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salem was Flash Flood on Aug 14, 2011, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 28, 2011), causing $10M in damages. Coastal Flood on Oct 30, 2012 also caused significant damage ($7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08079 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salem, NJ, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Salem (ZIP 08079) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2013.
Salem has 5 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 $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 17, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08079 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 14, 2011. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $60.2M in property damage in the Salem, NJ area (ZIP 08079). 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 →