Hawthorne, NJ (ZIP 07506) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 27 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Hawthorne has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $16.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Hawthorne 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 7, 2013.
Hawthorne 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.
Hawthorne has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 7, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hawthorne was Flood on Apr 15, 2007, which caused $6.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 11, 2018), causing $3.2M in damages. Flood on Apr 2, 2005 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07506 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hawthorne, NJ, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Hawthorne (ZIP 07506) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Hawthorne has 2 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 $280K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 7, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07506 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 15, 2007. This event caused $6.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.3M in property damage in the Hawthorne, NJ area (ZIP 07506). 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 →