Oakland, NJ (ZIP 07436) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 3 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 166 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Oakland is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 13, 2021.
Oakland has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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.
Oakland 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.
Oakland has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $910K 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.
Oakland 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 Oakland 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 07436 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oakland, NJ, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Oakland (ZIP 07436) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07436 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 Oakland, NJ area (ZIP 07436). 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 →