Bergenfield, NJ (ZIP 07621) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $189.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bergenfield is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Bergenfield has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $186.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Bergenfield has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $705K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 7, 2013.
Bergenfield 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 7, 2013.
Bergenfield 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.
Bergenfield has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bergenfield 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 07621 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bergenfield, NJ, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Bergenfield (ZIP 07621) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $186.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Bergenfield has 5 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 $705K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 7, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07621 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 $189.8M in property damage in the Bergenfield, NJ area (ZIP 07621). 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 →