Wayne, NJ (ZIP 07470) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 29 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.1M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 167 injuries.
With 29 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 13, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (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 $27.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Wayne has experienced 6 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 $995K 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.
Wayne 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.
Wayne 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 Wayne was Flood on Mar 7, 2011, which caused $10.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 15, 2007), causing $4M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 11, 2018 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07470 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wayne, NJ, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Wayne (ZIP 07470) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27.1M 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 07470 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 7, 2011. This event caused $10.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.1M in property damage in the Wayne, NJ area (ZIP 07470). 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 →