Montville, NJ (ZIP 07045) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $15M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Montville is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 13, 2021.
Montville has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $14.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Montville 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.
Montville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montville 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07045 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (5 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montville, NJ, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Montville (ZIP 07045) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Montville 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 07045 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 $15M in property damage in the Montville, NJ area (ZIP 07045). 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 →