Federal records document 72 natural disaster events in the Sewell, NJ area (ZIP 08080). These include 35 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.3M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (35 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $10M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2023.
Sewell has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2015.
Sewell has experienced 4 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). Wind-related events have caused a combined $11.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2015.
Sewell has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 14, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sewell was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 23, 2015, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 2, 2005), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Apr 15, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08080 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sewell, NJ, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Sewell (ZIP 08080) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2023.
Sewell has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08080 was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 23, 2015. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.3M in property damage in the Sewell, NJ area (ZIP 08080). 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 →