Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 08528 in Kingston, NJ. These include 11 blizzards, 7 extreme heat events, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 106 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kingston is blizzards, with 11 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Kingston 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.
Kingston 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 $9.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2016.
Kingston has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2012.
Kingston 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 Kingston was Flood on Apr 15, 2007, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Oct 18, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Sep 19, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08528 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (11 events), extreme heat events (7 events), floods (5 events), hailstorms (5 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kingston, NJ, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.1M in property damage.
Yes, Kingston (ZIP 08528) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2016.
Kingston 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 08528 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 15, 2007. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.1M in property damage in the Kingston, NJ area (ZIP 08528). 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 →