Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 07040 in Maplewood, NJ. These include 14 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. These events have resulted in 25 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
With 14 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2014.
Maplewood has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Maplewood has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $985K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Maplewood has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 3 (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). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 28, 2016.
Maplewood has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 1987.
Maplewood has experienced 2 blizzards 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 Maplewood was Flood on Oct 13, 2005, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 78 mph High Wind (Oct 29, 2012), causing $900K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07040 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Maplewood, NJ, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Maplewood (ZIP 07040) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Maplewood has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07040 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 13, 2005. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Maplewood, NJ area (ZIP 07040). 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 →