Florence, NJ (ZIP 08518) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 11 blizzards, 11 hailstorms, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.9M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 99 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 24% of all recorded events (11 total). 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.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2020.
Florence has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Florence has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Florence 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.
Florence has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 19, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Florence was Flood on Sep 19, 2004, which caused $2.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 8, 2011), causing $2M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08518 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (11 events), hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 24% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Florence, NJ, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.1M in property damage.
Yes, Florence (ZIP 08518) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Florence has 8 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08518 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 19, 2004. This event caused $2.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.9M in property damage in the Florence, NJ area (ZIP 08518). 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 →