Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 08876 in North Branch, NJ. These include 18 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $216.9M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (18 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2020.
North Branch has experienced 8 blizzards on record. 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.
North Branch has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $209.3M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
North Branch has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 5, 2024.
North Branch 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.
North Branch has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 25, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Branch 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 $50M in damages. Flood on Apr 15, 2007 also caused significant damage ($48M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08876 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (6 events), earthquakes (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Branch, NJ, with 18 events documented.
Yes, North Branch (ZIP 08876) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $209.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
North Branch has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 25, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08876 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 $216.9M in property damage in the North Branch, NJ area (ZIP 08876). 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 →