Paterson, NJ (ZIP 07522) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (18 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $21.4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Paterson 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 $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2018.
Paterson 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 Paterson 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 Mar 14, 2010 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07522 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paterson, NJ, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Paterson (ZIP 07522) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Paterson 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 07522 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 $21.8M in property damage in the Paterson, NJ area (ZIP 07522). 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 →