Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 08535 in Perrineville, NJ. These include 14 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 7 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.7M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 98 injuries.
With 14 recorded incidents (33% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% 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.
Perrineville 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.
Perrineville has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
Perrineville has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2012.
Perrineville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Perrineville was 83 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 2, 2002, which caused $10.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 19, 2004), causing $2.4M in damages. Flood on Oct 13, 2005 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08535 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme heat events (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Perrineville, NJ, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Perrineville (ZIP 08535) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2012.
Perrineville has 4 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08535 was 83 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 2, 2002. This event caused $10.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.7M in property damage in the Perrineville, NJ area (ZIP 08535). 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 →