Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 08858 in Oldwick, NJ. These include 8 blizzards, 8 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $278.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Oldwick is blizzards, with 8 recorded events making up 29% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Oldwick has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (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 $271.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2014.
Oldwick has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2012.
Oldwick 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.
Oldwick has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 5, 2024.
Oldwick has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 7, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oldwick was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $200M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 15, 2007), causing $48M in damages. Flood on Mar 13, 2010 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08858 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (8 events), floods (8 events), hailstorms (6 events), extreme heat events (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oldwick, NJ, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.6M in property damage.
Yes, Oldwick (ZIP 08858) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $271.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08858 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $278.9M in property damage in the Oldwick, NJ area (ZIP 08858). 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 →