Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 08863 in Fords, NJ. These include 13 blizzards, 10 floods, and 10 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $512.2M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 114 injuries.
With 13 recorded incidents (30% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Fords has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $504.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 29, 2017.
Fords has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Fords 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.
Fords has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 31, 1992.
Fords has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 24, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fords was Coastal Flood on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $500M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Jan 7, 1996), causing $4.4M in damages. Flood on Apr 15, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08863 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (13 events), floods (10 events), hailstorms (10 events), extreme heat events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fords, NJ, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.4M in property damage.
Yes, Fords (ZIP 08863) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $504.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 29, 2017.
Fords has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 31, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08863 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 $512.2M in property damage in the Fords, NJ area (ZIP 08863). 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 →