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08720 Allenwood, NJ — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Allenwood, NJ (08720)

Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 08720 in Allenwood, NJ. These include 9 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (9 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2020.

🌊 Floods

Allenwood has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

Allenwood has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2020.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Allenwood has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2023.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Allenwood was Flash Flood on Aug 21, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 15, 2007), causing $1M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Allenwood, NJ (08720)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08720 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 08720?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Allenwood, NJ, with 9 events documented.

Is ZIP code 08720 (Allenwood) prone to flooding?

Yes, Allenwood (ZIP 08720) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2025.

Has Allenwood (08720) ever been hit by a tornado?

Allenwood has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2023.

What was the worst natural disaster in Allenwood, NJ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08720 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 21, 2011. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 08720?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Allenwood, NJ area (ZIP 08720). 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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