ZIP code 08406 in Ventnor City, NJ has a relatively limited disaster record, with 10 events documented. These include 4 severe wind events, 3 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $257.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Severe wind events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (4 total). 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Ventnor City has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2010.
Ventnor 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.
Ventnor 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 Ventnor 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 08406 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (4 events), hailstorms (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ventnor City, NJ, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Ventnor City (ZIP 08406) 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.
Ventnor 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 08406 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 Ventnor City, NJ area (ZIP 08406). 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 →