Government agency data shows 13 natural disaster events for ZIP 08401 in Atlantic City, NJ. These include 6 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $257.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Atlantic City is hailstorms, with 6 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2021.
Atlantic City has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Atlantic City has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 1987.
Atlantic City has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Atlantic City was EF2 Tornado on Nov 4, 1970, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08401 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Atlantic City, NJ, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Atlantic City (ZIP 08401) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2012.
Atlantic City has 2 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 $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08401 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 4, 1970. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $257.5K in property damage in the Atlantic City, NJ area (ZIP 08401). 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 →