Buena, NJ (ZIP 08310) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.6M.
With 7 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2017.
Buena has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $40M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Buena has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Buena has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $13.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buena was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 29, 2012), causing $13.3M in damages. Flood on Aug 28, 2011 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08310 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buena, NJ, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Buena (ZIP 08310) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Buena has 3 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 $280K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08310 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.6M in property damage in the Buena, NJ area (ZIP 08310). 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 →