Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 08344 in Newfield, NJ. These include 14 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.5M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (14 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2021.
Newfield 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.
Newfield has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $41.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 28, 2013.
Newfield has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Newfield has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $13.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
Newfield has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 14, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newfield was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 29, 2012), causing $13.3M in damages. Flood on Aug 28, 2011 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08344 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newfield, NJ, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Newfield (ZIP 08344) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $41.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2013.
Newfield has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $310K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08344 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 $59.5M in property damage in the Newfield, NJ area (ZIP 08344). 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 →