ZIP code 08525, covering Hopewell, NJ, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 21 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $143.2M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 101 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (21 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 21, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 21% 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.
Hopewell has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 10 (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 $137.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Hopewell 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.
Hopewell has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 17, 1988.
Hopewell has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 4, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hopewell was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $75M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $51M in damages. Flood on Apr 15, 2007 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08525 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (10 events), extreme heat events (7 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hopewell, NJ, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Hopewell (ZIP 08525) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $137.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Hopewell 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 17, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08525 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 $143.2M in property damage in the Hopewell, NJ area (ZIP 08525). 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 →