Clayton, NJ (ZIP 08312) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Clayton is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Clayton 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.
Clayton has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 24, 2017.
Clayton has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 14, 2003.
Clayton has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 6, 2001.
Clayton has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clayton was Flood on Apr 2, 2005, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 15, 2007), causing $3M in damages. Winter Storm on Jan 22, 2005 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08312 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (8 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clayton, NJ, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Clayton (ZIP 08312) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 24, 2017.
Clayton has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08312 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 2, 2005. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14M in property damage in the Clayton, NJ area (ZIP 08312). 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 →