Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 08854 in Piscataway, NJ. These include 24 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $58.2M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 9, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (50%) 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 $50.5M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Piscataway 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.
Piscataway 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.
Piscataway has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2000.
Piscataway has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 5, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Piscataway was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $50M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Blizzard (Jan 7, 1996), causing $4.4M in damages. Heavy Snow on Jan 22, 2005 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08854 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Piscataway, NJ, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
Yes, Piscataway (ZIP 08854) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Piscataway has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 5, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08854 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 $58.2M in property damage in the Piscataway, NJ area (ZIP 08854). 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 →