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08554 Roebling, NJ — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Roebling, NJ (08554)

Roebling, NJ (ZIP 08554) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 11 blizzards, 8 hailstorms, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 99 injuries.

❄️ Blizzards — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Roebling is blizzards, with 11 recorded events making up 28% 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.

⛈️ Hailstorms

Roebling has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2020.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Roebling has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 1, 2021.

🥵 Extreme heat events

Roebling 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.

🌊 Floods

Roebling has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2024.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Roebling was Flood on Sep 19, 2004, which caused $2.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 8, 2011), causing $2M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Roebling, NJ (08554)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08554 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (11 events), hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme heat events (7 events), and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 28% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 08554?

Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Roebling, NJ, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.1M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 08554 (Roebling) prone to flooding?

Yes, Roebling (ZIP 08554) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2024.

Has Roebling (08554) ever been hit by a tornado?

Roebling has 8 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 1, 2021.

What was the worst natural disaster in Roebling, NJ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08554 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 19, 2004. This event caused $2.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 08554?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.1M in property damage in the Roebling, NJ area (ZIP 08554). 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 →

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