Elmer, NJ (ZIP 08318) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $88.9M. A total of 30 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Elmer is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 21, 2021.
Elmer has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (100%) 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 $54.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2014.
Elmer has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 9, 2010.
Elmer has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Elmer has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 Jul 21, 2011.
Elmer has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elmer was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 13, 1975), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Aug 28, 2011 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08318 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elmer, NJ, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Elmer (ZIP 08318) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $54.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2014.
Elmer has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08318 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 $88.9M in property damage in the Elmer, NJ area (ZIP 08318). 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 →