Port Norris, NJ (ZIP 08349) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 5 blizzards, 5 floods, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
With 5 recorded incidents (29% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Port Norris 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 $38.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2014.
Port Norris has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 25, 2020.
Port Norris 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.
Port Norris 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.
Port Norris 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 Port Norris was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Oct 29, 2012), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Apr 15, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08349 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), hailstorms (3 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 29% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Port Norris, NJ, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Port Norris (ZIP 08349) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08349 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43.5M in property damage in the Port Norris, NJ area (ZIP 08349). 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 →