Waldwick, NJ (ZIP 07463) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Waldwick is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Waldwick 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.
Waldwick 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.
Waldwick has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Waldwick has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 6, 1956.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waldwick 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 07463 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waldwick, NJ, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Waldwick (ZIP 07463) 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.
Waldwick 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 07463 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 $53.3M in property damage in the Waldwick, NJ area (ZIP 07463). 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 →