Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 07417 in Franklin Lakes, NJ. These include 25 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 167 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (25 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Franklin Lakes has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Franklin Lakes has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $935K 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 7, 2013.
Franklin Lakes has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 23, 2025.
Franklin Lakes 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 23, 2016.
Franklin Lakes has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 6, 1956.
The most significant disaster event on record for Franklin Lakes was Flood on Apr 2, 2005, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 2, 2005), causing $2M in damages. 81 mph High Wind on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07417 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Franklin Lakes, NJ, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Franklin Lakes (ZIP 07417) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Franklin Lakes 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 07417 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 2, 2005. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Franklin Lakes, NJ area (ZIP 07417). 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 →