Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 07042 in Montclair, NJ. These include 14 floods, 14 hailstorms, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.5M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
With 14 recorded incidents (33% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (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 $17.1M 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 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2014.
Montclair 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.
Montclair 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.
Montclair 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.
Montclair has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 29, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montclair was Flood on Apr 15, 2007, which caused $4M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. 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 07042 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (14 events), hailstorms (14 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 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montclair, NJ, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.1M in property damage.
Yes, Montclair (ZIP 07042) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Montclair 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 07042 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 15, 2007. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.5M in property damage in the Montclair, NJ area (ZIP 07042). 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 →