Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 08755 in Toms River, NJ. These include 17 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M.
With 17 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
Toms River has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 5, 2022.
Toms River has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 1981.
Toms River has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 7, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Toms River was Flood on Apr 15, 2007, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 21, 1981), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08755 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (5 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Toms River, NJ, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Toms River (ZIP 08755) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 5, 2022.
Toms River has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08755 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 15, 2007. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Toms River, NJ area (ZIP 08755). 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 →