Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 08542 in Princeton, NJ. These include 11 blizzards, 7 extreme heat events, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.9M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 101 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (11 total). 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.
Princeton 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.
Princeton has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $10.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2016.
Princeton has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 21, 2023.
Princeton 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 Princeton was Flood on Apr 15, 2007, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 19, 2004), causing $2.4M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08542 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (11 events), extreme heat events (7 events), floods (6 events), hailstorms (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Princeton, NJ, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.1M in property damage.
Yes, Princeton (ZIP 08542) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08542 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 $13.9M in property damage in the Princeton, NJ area (ZIP 08542). 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 →