Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 07004 in Fairfield, NJ. These include 15 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.4M. Across all recorded events, 7 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 15 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 13, 2021.
Fairfield has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $23.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Fairfield has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 7, 2013.
Fairfield has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 Aug 1, 2006.
Fairfield has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 1971.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairfield was Flood on Mar 7, 2011, which caused $10.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 15, 2007), causing $4M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 11, 2018 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07004 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairfield, NJ, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Fairfield (ZIP 07004) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Fairfield has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07004 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 7, 2011. This event caused $10.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.4M in property damage in the Fairfield, NJ area (ZIP 07004). 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 →