North Bergen, NJ (ZIP 07047) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $121.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (23 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
North Bergen has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $120.7M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
North Bergen has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $396K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2018.
North Bergen has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
North Bergen has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Bergen was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $60M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07047 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), earthquakes (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Bergen, NJ, with 23 events documented.
Yes, North Bergen (ZIP 07047) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $120.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
North Bergen has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07047 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $121.3M in property damage in the North Bergen, NJ area (ZIP 07047). 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 →