Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 08722 in Beachwood, NJ. These include 15 blizzards, 12 floods, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.1B. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 254 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (15 total). Of these, 10 (67%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 5, 2015.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (83%) 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 $10.1B in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2017.
Beachwood has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 3, 2024.
Beachwood has experienced 5 extreme heat events 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 heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 21, 2011.
Beachwood has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1B in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Beachwood has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Beachwood was Coastal Flood on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $7.5B in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Oct 29, 2012), causing $2.5B in damages. 87 mph High Wind on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($500M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08722 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (15 events), floods (12 events), hailstorms (7 events), extreme heat events (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Beachwood, NJ, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7M in property damage.
Yes, Beachwood (ZIP 08722) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.1B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2017.
Beachwood has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08722 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $7.5B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.1B in property damage in the Beachwood, NJ area (ZIP 08722). 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 →