Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 08869 in Raritan, NJ. These include 8 blizzards, 6 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $118.9M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Raritan is blizzards, with 8 recorded events making up 36% 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.
Raritan has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2020.
Raritan has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $111.3M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Raritan 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.
Raritan has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 25, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Raritan was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $85M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $26M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($4.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08869 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (8 events), hailstorms (6 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Raritan, NJ, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.6M in property damage.
Yes, Raritan (ZIP 08869) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $111.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Raritan has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 25, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08869 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $85M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $118.9M in property damage in the Raritan, NJ area (ZIP 08869). 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 →