Williamstown, NJ (ZIP 08094) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.9M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Williamstown is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Williamstown has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $11M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 24, 2017.
Williamstown 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.
Williamstown has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Williamstown has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $13.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
Williamstown 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 Williamstown was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 29, 2012, which caused $13.3M in property damage. Another major event was 1.5" Hail (Aug 10, 2008), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Apr 2, 2005 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08094 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (4 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 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Williamstown, NJ, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5M in property damage.
Yes, Williamstown (ZIP 08094) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 24, 2017.
Williamstown has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $560K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08094 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 29, 2012. This event caused $13.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.9M in property damage in the Williamstown, NJ area (ZIP 08094). 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 →