Union, NJ (ZIP 07083) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.7M. These events have resulted in 22 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (19 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
Union has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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. 9 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Union 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.
Union has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Union has experienced 2 blizzards 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.
Union 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Union was Flood on Apr 15, 2007, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 13, 2005), causing $2M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2014 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07083 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Union, NJ, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Union (ZIP 07083) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Union 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 07083 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 15, 2007. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.7M in property damage in the Union, NJ area (ZIP 07083). 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 →