Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 07620 in Alpine, NJ. These include 16 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $177.8M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 16 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
Alpine has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $177M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Alpine has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $425K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 25, 2010.
Alpine has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $365K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2010.
Alpine has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 19, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alpine was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $60M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021 also caused significant damage ($54M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07620 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alpine, NJ, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Alpine (ZIP 07620) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $177M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Alpine has 4 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 $425K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 25, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07620 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $177.8M in property damage in the Alpine, NJ area (ZIP 07620). 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 →