Fortescue, NJ (ZIP 08321) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 5 blizzards, 3 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fortescue is blizzards, with 5 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (100%) 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 9, 2010.
Fortescue has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 25, 2020.
Fortescue has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $11M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Fortescue has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 29, 2008.
Fortescue has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 4, 2018.
Fortescue has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 27, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fortescue was Coastal Flood on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 22, 2005), causing $2M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 16, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08321 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), hailstorms (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fortescue, NJ, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Fortescue (ZIP 08321) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08321 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.3M in property damage in the Fortescue, NJ area (ZIP 08321). 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 →