Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 08555 in Roosevelt, NJ. These include 11 blizzards, 7 extreme heat events, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 98 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% 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.
Roosevelt 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.
Roosevelt has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2011.
Roosevelt has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2012.
Roosevelt has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2019.
Roosevelt has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 10, 1952.
The most significant disaster event on record for Roosevelt was Flood on Sep 19, 2004, which caused $2.4M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Jan 7, 1996), causing $1.1M in damages. Coastal Flood on Oct 30, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08555 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (11 events), extreme heat events (7 events), hailstorms (4 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Roosevelt, NJ, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.1M in property damage.
Yes, Roosevelt (ZIP 08555) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2012.
Roosevelt has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 10, 1952.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08555 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.5M in property damage in the Roosevelt, NJ area (ZIP 08555). 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 →