Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 07060 in North Plainfield, NJ. These include 21 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $91.9M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for North Plainfield is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
North Plainfield has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $91.2M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
North Plainfield has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $552.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 7, 1998.
North Plainfield has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2013.
North Plainfield 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 5/5 (extreme). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 28, 2016.
North Plainfield has experienced 1 blizzard 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 North Plainfield was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $50M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Apr 15, 2007), causing $26M in damages. Flood on Mar 13, 2010 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07060 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Plainfield, NJ, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
Yes, North Plainfield (ZIP 07060) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $91.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
North Plainfield has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $552.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 7, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07060 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $91.9M in property damage in the North Plainfield, NJ area (ZIP 07060). 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 →