Hamilton, NJ (ZIP 08610) has experienced 62 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 26 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 99 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hamilton is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 18% 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.
Hamilton 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.
Hamilton has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $13.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hamilton was Flood on Apr 15, 2007, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 19, 2004), causing $2.4M in damages. Flood on Sep 8, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08610 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme heat events (7 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hamilton, NJ, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Hamilton (ZIP 08610) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Hamilton has 13 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08610 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 15, 2007. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.8M in property damage in the Hamilton, NJ area (ZIP 08610). 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 →