Fort Dix, NJ (ZIP 08640) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 30 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fort Dix is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Fort Dix has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 10, 2023.
Fort Dix has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 19, 2019.
Fort Dix 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 $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2011.
Fort Dix has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 13, 1999.
Fort Dix has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 6, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Dix was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 28, 2011), causing $10M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08640 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Dix, NJ, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Fort Dix (ZIP 08640) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2011.
Fort Dix has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $350K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 10, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08640 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.4M in property damage in the Fort Dix, NJ area (ZIP 08640). 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 →