Clifton, NJ (ZIP 07014) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.5M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $18M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Clifton has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $235K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2018.
Clifton 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.
Clifton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 1989.
Clifton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clifton was Flood on Apr 15, 2007, which caused $6.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 11, 2018), causing $3.2M in damages. Flood on Mar 14, 2010 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07014 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme heat events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clifton, NJ, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Clifton (ZIP 07014) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Clifton has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07014 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 15, 2007. This event caused $6.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.5M in property damage in the Clifton, NJ area (ZIP 07014). 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 →