Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 08328 in Malaga, NJ. These include 8 blizzards, 5 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.9M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
With 8 recorded incidents (38% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Malaga has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $11.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 28, 2013.
Malaga has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2011.
Malaga has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 14, 2003.
Malaga 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.
Malaga 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 Malaga was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 22, 2005), causing $2M in damages. Coastal Flood on Oct 30, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08328 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (8 events), floods (5 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Malaga, NJ, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Malaga (ZIP 08328) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2013.
Malaga 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 08328 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.9M in property damage in the Malaga, NJ area (ZIP 08328). 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 →