Hewitt, NJ (ZIP 07421) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 3 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.5M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 166 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hewitt is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
Hewitt has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Hewitt 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.
Hewitt has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 11, 1997.
Hewitt has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $900K 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.
Hewitt 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hewitt was EF1 Tornado on Jul 10, 1989, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 2, 2005), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Apr 2, 2005 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07421 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hewitt, NJ, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Hewitt (ZIP 07421) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Hewitt has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 11, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07421 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 10, 1989. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.5M in property damage in the Hewitt, NJ area (ZIP 07421). 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 →