Pattenburg, NJ (ZIP 08802) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.6M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pattenburg is hailstorms, with 8 recorded events making up 30% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2017.
Pattenburg has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2015.
Pattenburg has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $9.8M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Pattenburg has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 7, 2022.
Pattenburg has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 2, 1973.
Pattenburg has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 26, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pattenburg was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $6M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Apr 15, 2007), causing $2M in damages. Heavy Snow on Feb 16, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08802 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pattenburg, NJ, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Pattenburg (ZIP 08802) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Pattenburg has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 2, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08802 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.6M in property damage in the Pattenburg, NJ area (ZIP 08802). 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 →