Glen Gardner, NJ (ZIP 08826) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Glen Gardner is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Glen Gardner 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.
Glen Gardner has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (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 $19.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Glen Gardner has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 1992.
Glen Gardner has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 7, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glen Gardner was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 2, 2009), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Apr 15, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08826 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glen Gardner, NJ, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Glen Gardner (ZIP 08826) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Glen Gardner has 4 recorded tornado events 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 $500.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08826 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.9M in property damage in the Glen Gardner, NJ area (ZIP 08826). 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 →