Jackson, NJ (ZIP 08527) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.9M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Jackson is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 3, 2024.
Jackson has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $800.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
Jackson has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $12.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 5, 2022.
Jackson 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 Jackson was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 15, 2007), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Apr 15, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08527 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jackson, NJ, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Jackson (ZIP 08527) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 5, 2022.
Jackson has 9 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 $800.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08527 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 $12.9M in property damage in the Jackson, NJ area (ZIP 08527). 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 →