Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 07006 in West Caldwell, NJ. These include 15 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.9M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for West Caldwell is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2019.
West Caldwell has experienced 8 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $23M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
West Caldwell has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
West Caldwell 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.
West Caldwell has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 29, 2011.
West Caldwell has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Caldwell 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 07006 has experienced 30 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), blizzard (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Caldwell, NJ, with 15 events documented.
Yes, West Caldwell (ZIP 07006) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
West Caldwell has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07006 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 $23.9M in property damage in the West Caldwell, NJ area (ZIP 07006). 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 →