Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 07439 in Ogdensburg, NJ. These include 8 blizzards, 5 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $311.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (8 total). Of these, 7 (88%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2015.
Ogdensburg has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2012.
Ogdensburg has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $207.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 6, 2011.
Ogdensburg has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Ogdensburg has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ogdensburg was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $200M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 79 mph High Wind (Oct 29, 2012), causing $100M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07439 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (8 events), hailstorms (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ogdensburg, NJ, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, Ogdensburg (ZIP 07439) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $207.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 6, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07439 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $311.1M in property damage in the Ogdensburg, NJ area (ZIP 07439). 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 →