Middlesex, NJ (ZIP 08846) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $73.2M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (12 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
Middlesex has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $65.4M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Middlesex has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 5, 2015.
Middlesex has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 21, 2011.
Middlesex has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 1963.
The most significant disaster event on record for Middlesex was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $50M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Mar 13, 2010), causing $15M 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 08846 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Middlesex, NJ, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
Yes, Middlesex (ZIP 08846) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $65.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08846 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $73.2M in property damage in the Middlesex, NJ area (ZIP 08846). 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 →