Greenwich, NJ (ZIP 08323) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 7 blizzards, 7 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.1M. A total of 26 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 32% of all recorded events (7 total). 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.
Greenwich has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2017.
Greenwich has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $27.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2012.
Greenwich 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.
Greenwich has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 16, 1995.
Greenwich has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Greenwich was Flash Flood on Aug 14, 2011, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Oct 30, 2012), causing $7M 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 08323 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (7 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greenwich, NJ, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.8M in property damage.
Yes, Greenwich (ZIP 08323) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2012.
Greenwich has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 16, 1995.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08323 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 14, 2011. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.1M in property damage in the Greenwich, NJ area (ZIP 08323). 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 →