Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 07202 in Elizabeth, NJ. These include 17 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.5M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
With 17 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
Elizabeth has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $52.7M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Elizabeth has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $805K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2007.
Elizabeth has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 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 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.
Elizabeth has experienced 1 blizzard 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elizabeth was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $50M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Apr 15, 2007), causing $2.7M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Sep 7, 1998 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07202 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elizabeth, NJ, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Elizabeth (ZIP 07202) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $52.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Elizabeth has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $805K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07202 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.5M in property damage in the Elizabeth, NJ area (ZIP 07202). 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 →