ZIP code 08732 in Island Heights, NJ has a relatively limited disaster record, with 10 events documented. These include 7 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $30K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (7 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 21, 2023.
Island Heights has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2017.
Island Heights has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Island Heights was Flash Flood on Jul 18, 2005, which caused $30K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08732 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Island Heights, NJ, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Island Heights (ZIP 08732) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08732 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 18, 2005. This event caused $30K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30K in property damage in the Island Heights, NJ area (ZIP 08732). 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 →