Lake Hiawatha, NJ (ZIP 07034) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 9 blizzards, 7 floods, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 30% of all recorded events (9 total). Of these, 5 (56%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2015.
Lake Hiawatha has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $15.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Lake Hiawatha has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 13, 2021.
Lake Hiawatha has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 21, 2011.
Lake Hiawatha has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Lake Hiawatha 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 Lake Hiawatha 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. Blizzard on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07034 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (9 events), floods (7 events), hailstorms (7 events), extreme heat events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Hiawatha, NJ, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, Lake Hiawatha (ZIP 07034) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Lake Hiawatha 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 07034 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 $19.6M in property damage in the Lake Hiawatha, NJ area (ZIP 07034). 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 →