Helmetta, NJ (ZIP 08828) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 13 blizzards, 6 hailstorms, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $519.8M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 105 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Helmetta is blizzards, with 13 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $7.4M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2022.
Helmetta has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 9, 2023.
Helmetta has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $511.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 7, 2013.
Helmetta has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 21, 2011.
Helmetta has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 24, 2015.
Helmetta has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 9, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Helmetta was Coastal Flood on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $500M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 17, 2005), causing $10.3M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($4.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08828 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (13 events), hailstorms (6 events), floods (5 events), extreme heat events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Helmetta, NJ, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.4M in property damage.
Yes, Helmetta (ZIP 08828) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $511.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 7, 2013.
Helmetta 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08828 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $519.8M in property damage in the Helmetta, NJ area (ZIP 08828). 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 →