Allendale, NJ (ZIP 07401) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Allendale 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 $51.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Allendale has experienced 3 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). 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 23, 2016.
Allendale has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Allendale has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 6, 1956.
The most significant disaster event on record for Allendale was Flood on Mar 13, 2010, which caused $45.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 2, 2005), causing $3M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07401 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Allendale, NJ, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Allendale (ZIP 07401) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $51.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Allendale has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 6, 1956.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07401 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 13, 2010. This event caused $45.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.3M in property damage in the Allendale, NJ area (ZIP 07401). 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 →