Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 08867 in Pittstown, NJ. These include 12 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (12 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2019.
Pittstown has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2015.
Pittstown has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $7.8M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Pittstown has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $502.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 23, 2003.
Pittstown has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 7, 2022.
Pittstown has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 26, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pittstown was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $6M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Feb 16, 2003), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Sep 18, 2004 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08867 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pittstown, NJ, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Pittstown (ZIP 08867) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Pittstown has 3 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 $502.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 23, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08867 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10M in property damage in the Pittstown, NJ area (ZIP 08867). 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 →