Howell, NJ (ZIP 07731) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.3M.
With 16 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2025.
Howell 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Howell has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2020.
Howell has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Howell was 83 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 2, 2002, which caused $10.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 13, 2005), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 21, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07731 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Howell, NJ, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Howell (ZIP 07731) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Howell 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07731 was 83 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 2, 2002. This event caused $10.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.3M in property damage in the Howell, NJ area (ZIP 07731). 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 →