Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 07206 in Elizabeth, NJ. These include 10 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $113M. Across all recorded events, 9 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Elizabeth is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
Elizabeth has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $112.7M 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 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 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). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2002.
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 07206 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elizabeth, NJ, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Elizabeth (ZIP 07206) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $112.7M 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 07206 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 $113M in property damage in the Elizabeth, NJ area (ZIP 07206). 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 →