Ridgewood, NJ (ZIP 07450) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 28 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $54M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (28 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Ridgewood has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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.
Ridgewood has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 7, 2013.
Ridgewood has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $530K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 7, 2013.
Ridgewood 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ridgewood 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).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07450 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ridgewood, NJ, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Ridgewood (ZIP 07450) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $51.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Ridgewood has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $530K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 7, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07450 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 $54M in property damage in the Ridgewood, NJ area (ZIP 07450). 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 →