Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 08861 in Perth Amboy, NJ. These include 13 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (13 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Perth Amboy has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $53.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 29, 2017.
Perth Amboy has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 16, 2010.
Perth Amboy has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 31, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Perth Amboy was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $50M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Apr 15, 2007), causing $2.7M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08861 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Perth Amboy, NJ, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Perth Amboy (ZIP 08861) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $53.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 29, 2017.
Perth Amboy has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 31, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08861 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.8M in property damage in the Perth Amboy, NJ area (ZIP 08861). 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 →