Laurence Harbor, NJ (ZIP 08879) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 13 blizzards, 11 floods, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $514.5M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 106 injuries.
With 13 recorded incidents (32% 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.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $507.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 14, 2025.
Laurence Harbor has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Laurence Harbor 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.
Laurence Harbor 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.
Laurence Harbor has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 31, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Laurence Harbor was Coastal Flood on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $500M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $5M 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 08879 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (13 events), floods (11 events), hailstorms (9 events), extreme heat events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laurence Harbor, NJ, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.4M in property damage.
Yes, Laurence Harbor (ZIP 08879) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $507.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 14, 2025.
Laurence Harbor 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 08879 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 $514.5M in property damage in the Laurence Harbor, NJ area (ZIP 08879). 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 →