Woodbury Heights, NJ (ZIP 08097) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 11 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.1M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Woodbury Heights is floods, with 11 recorded events making up 27% of the area's disaster history. 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Woodbury Heights 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.
Woodbury Heights has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2019.
Woodbury Heights 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.
Woodbury Heights 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 Woodbury Heights was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 23, 2015, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 22, 2005), causing $2M in damages. 79 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 8, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08097 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (11 events), hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 27% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Woodbury Heights, NJ, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.4M in property damage.
Yes, Woodbury Heights (ZIP 08097) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2023.
Woodbury Heights has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08097 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 $20.1M in property damage in the Woodbury Heights, NJ area (ZIP 08097). 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 →