Springfield, NJ (ZIP 07081) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. These events have resulted in 16 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Springfield is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2021.
Springfield has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Springfield has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $580K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 7, 1998.
Springfield 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.
Springfield 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.
Springfield 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 Springfield was Flood on Oct 13, 2005, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2014), causing $1.3M in damages. Flood on Apr 30, 2014 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07081 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Springfield, NJ, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Springfield (ZIP 07081) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Springfield has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $580K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 7, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07081 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 13, 2005. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Springfield, NJ area (ZIP 07081). 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 →