ZIP code 08501, covering Allentown, NJ, has 68 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 104 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (24 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2015.
Allentown has experienced 7 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 4 (57%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 26, 2016.
Allentown 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 $32.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2012.
Allentown has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Allentown was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 28, 2011), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Apr 15, 2007 also caused significant damage ($8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08501 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme heat events (7 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Allentown, NJ, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Allentown (ZIP 08501) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2012.
Allentown has 17 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08501 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.8M in property damage in the Allentown, NJ area (ZIP 08501). 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 →