Newark, NJ (ZIP 07104) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 11 floods, 9 hailstorms, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.7M. These events have resulted in 18 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
With 11 recorded incidents (33% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $7.3M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Newark has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
Newark has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. 5 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 $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 1989.
Newark 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 4/5 (severe). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2006.
Newark has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 29, 2011.
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 (Apr 15, 2007), causing $2.2M in damages. Flood on Oct 13, 2005 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07104 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (11 events), hailstorms (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newark, NJ, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.3M in property damage.
Yes, Newark (ZIP 07104) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.3M 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07104 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 Newark, NJ area (ZIP 07104). 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 →