Irvington, NJ (ZIP 07111) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. These events have resulted in 28 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 32% of all recorded events (12 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Irvington has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M 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.
Irvington has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 3 (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). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 28, 2016.
Irvington 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.
Irvington has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for Irvington 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. 78 mph High Wind on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($900K).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07111 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme heat events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Irvington, NJ, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Irvington (ZIP 07111) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Irvington has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07111 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 $5.8M in property damage in the Irvington, NJ area (ZIP 07111). 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 →