Moonachie, NJ (ZIP 07074) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (20 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Moonachie has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $490K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2018.
Moonachie has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $7.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Moonachie has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 1989.
Moonachie has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Moonachie was Flood on Apr 15, 2007, which caused $6.9M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 18, 2009), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07074 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moonachie, NJ, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Moonachie (ZIP 07074) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Moonachie has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07074 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 $8.1M in property damage in the Moonachie, NJ area (ZIP 07074). 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 →