Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 08829 in High Bridge, NJ. These include 7 blizzards, 6 floods, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for High Bridge is blizzards, with 7 recorded events making up 30% of the area's disaster history. 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.
High Bridge 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. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2015.
High Bridge has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
High Bridge has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 7, 2022.
High Bridge has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 2, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for High Bridge was Flash Flood on Aug 2, 2009, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 15, 2007), causing $3M 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 08829 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (7 events), floods (6 events), hailstorms (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in High Bridge, NJ, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, High Bridge (ZIP 08829) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2015.
High Bridge has 2 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 $2.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 2, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08829 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 2, 2009. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.4M in property damage in the High Bridge, NJ area (ZIP 08829). 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 →