ZIP code 08234, covering Zcta 08234, NJ, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 15 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $577.5M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 47 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (29% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 12 (80%) 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 $272.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2021.
Zcta 08234 has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 20, 2015.
Zcta 08234 has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Zcta 08234 has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 23, 2015.
Zcta 08234 has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $17.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 5, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 08234 was 91 mph High Wind on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $300M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Oct 29, 2012), causing $150M in damages. Coastal Flood on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($100M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08234 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (15 events), hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 08234, NJ, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $272.2M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 08234 (ZIP 08234) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $272.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Zcta 08234 has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $17.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 5, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08234 was 91 mph High Wind, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $300M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $577.5M in property damage in the Zcta 08234, NJ area (ZIP 08234). 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 →