Cranford, NJ (ZIP 07016) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
With 17 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2021.
Cranford has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Cranford has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $555K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 7, 1998.
Cranford 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 5/5 (extreme). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 28, 2016.
Cranford has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Cranford has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cranford was Flood on Apr 15, 2007, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2014), causing $1.3M in damages. Flood on Apr 30, 2014 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07016 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cranford, NJ, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Cranford (ZIP 07016) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Cranford has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $555K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 7, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07016 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 15, 2007. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Cranford, NJ area (ZIP 07016). 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 →