Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 07080 in South Plainfield, NJ. These include 20 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.9M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (20 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 9, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $50.2M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
South Plainfield has experienced 3 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.
South Plainfield has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2000.
South 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 South Plainfield was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $50M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 7, 1998), causing $550K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07080 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Plainfield, NJ, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
Yes, South Plainfield (ZIP 07080) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
South Plainfield has 3 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 07080 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 $50.9M in property damage in the South Plainfield, NJ area (ZIP 07080). 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 →