Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Lambertville, NJ area (ZIP 08530). These include 15 hailstorms, 14 blizzards, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $119.7M. These events have resulted in 22 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lambertville is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 26% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 21, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (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 $8.1M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 29, 2011.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (83%) 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 $107.7M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2023.
Lambertville has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $825K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Lambertville has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 23, 2010.
Lambertville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lambertville was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $51M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $26M in damages. Flood on Sep 18, 2004 also caused significant damage ($24M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08530 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (14 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme heat events (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 26% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lambertville, NJ, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Lambertville (ZIP 08530) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $107.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2023.
Lambertville 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 $825K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08530 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $51M 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 $119.7M in property damage in the Lambertville, NJ area (ZIP 08530). 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 →