Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 08502 in Belle Mead, NJ. These include 14 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $90.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
With 14 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2020.
Belle Mead has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 5, 2015.
Belle Mead 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 $80.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2014.
Belle Mead has experienced 3 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). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 21, 2011.
Belle Mead has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 18, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belle Mead was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $75M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Apr 15, 2007), causing $5M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($4.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08502 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belle Mead, NJ, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Belle Mead (ZIP 08502) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $80.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2014.
Belle Mead has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 18, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08502 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $75M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $90.8M in property damage in the Belle Mead, NJ area (ZIP 08502). 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 →