Lindenwold, NJ

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 21,919 · Part of Camden County

Lindenwold is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Camden County, NJ. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, heat wave, and lightning.

Storm events near Lindenwold

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lindenwold's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lindenwold itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 23 events
Hail 157 events
Inland Flooding 419 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Camden County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lindenwold along with the rest of the county, not a Lindenwold-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 86.3 Relatively Low
Inland Flooding 95.6 Relatively High
Coastal Flooding 76 Relatively Moderate
Earthquake 93.8 Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave 97 Relatively High
Tornado 84.8 Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 91.6 Relatively High
Drought 69.8 Relatively Moderate
Hail 31.4 Very Low
Hurricane 88.5 Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm 95.7 Very High
Landslide 55.2 Very Low
Lightning 96.4 Relatively High
Strong Wind 94.2 Relatively High
Tsunami Insufficient Data
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 99.4 Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Camden County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Lindenwold, NJ at risk of?

Lindenwold is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Camden County, where Lindenwold is located, are winter weather, heat wave, and lightning.

What is Lindenwold's biggest natural hazard risk?

Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Camden County, where Lindenwold is located, scoring 99.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").

Is Lindenwold a high-risk area for natural disasters?

Somewhat — Lindenwold carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Camden County.

Has Lindenwold had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 23 tornado, 157 hail, 419 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lindenwold since 2016.