Monroeville, NJ (ZIP 08343) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.9M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
With 13 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2019.
Monroeville 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.
Monroeville has experienced 7 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $9.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 24, 2017.
Monroeville has experienced 4 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Monroeville has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 14, 2003.
Monroeville 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Monroeville was EF3 Tornado on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 2, 2005), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Apr 15, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08343 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monroeville, NJ, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Monroeville (ZIP 08343) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 24, 2017.
Monroeville has 4 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08343 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.9M in property damage in the Monroeville, NJ area (ZIP 08343). 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 →