Elizabeth, NJ (ZIP 07201) 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 $116.9M. These events have resulted in 24 recorded deaths and 24 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, 9 (82%) 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 $115.7M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Elizabeth has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $985K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Elizabeth has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2007.
Elizabeth has experienced 2 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2016.
Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 28, 2011), causing $50M in damages. Flood on Apr 15, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07201 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elizabeth, NJ, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Elizabeth (ZIP 07201) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $115.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Elizabeth has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07201 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $116.9M in property damage in the Elizabeth, NJ area (ZIP 07201). 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 →