Rutherford, NJ (ZIP 07070) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.6M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
With 20 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 $13.2M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Rutherford has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M 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 May 15, 2018.
Rutherford has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
Rutherford 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.
Rutherford 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 Rutherford was Flood on Apr 15, 2007, which caused $6.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 15, 2007), causing $2.7M in damages. Flood on Apr 15, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07070 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (9 events), earthquakes (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rutherford, NJ, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Rutherford (ZIP 07070) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Rutherford 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 07070 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 15, 2007. This event caused $6.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.6M in property damage in the Rutherford, NJ area (ZIP 07070). 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 →