Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 07028 in Glen Ridge, NJ. These include 14 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.5M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (14 total). Of these, 8 (57%) 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 $13.1M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2014.
Glen Ridge has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M 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 May 15, 2018.
Glen Ridge has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 1989.
Glen Ridge 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.
Glen Ridge has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 29, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glen Ridge was Flash Flood on Aug 11, 2018, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 14, 2010), causing $3M in damages. Flood on Apr 15, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07028 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (14 events), hailstorms (11 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glen Ridge, NJ, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13.1M in property damage.
Yes, Glen Ridge (ZIP 07028) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Glen Ridge has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07028 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 11, 2018. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.5M in property damage in the Glen Ridge, NJ area (ZIP 07028). 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 →