Haledon, NJ (ZIP 07508) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 25 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Haledon is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (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 $29.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Haledon 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.
Haledon 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.
Haledon has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 7, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Haledon was Flood on Mar 7, 2011, which caused $10.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 15, 2007), causing $6.9M 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 07508 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Haledon, NJ, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Haledon (ZIP 07508) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Haledon has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 7, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07508 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 $31.8M in property damage in the Haledon, NJ area (ZIP 07508). 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 →