Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 07046 in Mountain Lakes, NJ. These include 9 blizzards, 7 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mountain Lakes is blizzards, with 9 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Mountain Lakes has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 9, 2023.
Mountain Lakes has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2013.
Mountain Lakes 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.
Mountain Lakes 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.
Mountain Lakes has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 3, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mountain Lakes was Blizzard on Jan 7, 1996, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 1, 2005), causing $1M in damages. Heavy Snow on Jan 22, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07046 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (9 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mountain Lakes, NJ, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, Mountain Lakes (ZIP 07046) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2013.
Mountain Lakes 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 07046 was Blizzard, which occurred on Jan 7, 1996. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Mountain Lakes, NJ area (ZIP 07046). 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 →