Old Bridge, NJ (ZIP 08857) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 13 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $525.8M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 106 injuries.
With 14 recorded incidents (29% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 9, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. 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.
Old Bridge has experienced 8 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $516.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 14, 2025.
Old Bridge 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.
Old Bridge has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 9, 2020.
Old Bridge has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 16, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Old Bridge 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. Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08857 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (13 events), floods (8 events), extreme heat events (4 events), earthquakes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Old Bridge, NJ, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Old Bridge (ZIP 08857) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $516.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 14, 2025.
Old 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08857 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 $525.8M in property damage in the Old Bridge, NJ area (ZIP 08857). 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 →