North Plainfield, NJ (ZIP 07063) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $91.4M. Across all recorded events, 8 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for North Plainfield is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 52% 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 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2013.
North Plainfield has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 1999.
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 07063 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Plainfield, NJ, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
Yes, North Plainfield (ZIP 07063) 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.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07063 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 $91.4M in property damage in the North Plainfield, NJ area (ZIP 07063). 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 →