Newark, NJ (ZIP 07102) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 10 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.9M. These events have resulted in 24 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Newark is floods, with 10 recorded events making up 29% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Newark has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
Newark has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.9M 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.
Newark has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $277.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 7, 1976.
Newark 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.
Newark 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 Newark 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 Apr 2, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07102 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (10 events), hailstorms (10 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newark, NJ, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.7M in property damage.
Yes, Newark (ZIP 07102) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Newark has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $277.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 7, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07102 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 $7.9M in property damage in the Newark, NJ area (ZIP 07102). 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 →