ZIP code 07727, covering Farmingdale, NJ, has 76 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 19 floods, 17 hailstorms, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.5B. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 466 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 25% of all recorded events (19 total). Of these, 17 (89%) 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 $10B in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (73%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2022.
Farmingdale has experienced 9 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 8 (89%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 21, 2011.
Farmingdale has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2020.
Farmingdale has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Farmingdale was Coastal Flood on Oct 28, 2012, which caused $5B in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Oct 28, 2012), causing $5B in damages. 87 mph High Wind on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5B).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07727 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (19 events), hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (15 events), extreme heat events (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 25% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Farmingdale, NJ, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10B in property damage.
Yes, Farmingdale (ZIP 07727) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
Farmingdale 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07727 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Oct 28, 2012. This event caused $5B in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.5B in property damage in the Farmingdale, NJ area (ZIP 07727). 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 →