Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 08559 in Stockton, NJ. These include 17 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $83.4M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
With 17 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Stockton has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $81.2M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2023.
Stockton has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2015.
Stockton has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Stockton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 2, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stockton 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 8, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08559 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stockton, NJ, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Stockton (ZIP 08559) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $81.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2023.
Stockton has 6 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08559 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 $83.4M in property damage in the Stockton, NJ area (ZIP 08559). 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 →