Andover, NJ (ZIP 07821) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $113.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Andover is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
Andover has experienced 8 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2015.
Andover has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (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 $9.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 28, 2011.
Andover has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2019.
Andover has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Andover has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Andover was 79 mph High Wind on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $6M in damages. Flood on Sep 7, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07821 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Andover, NJ, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Andover (ZIP 07821) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 28, 2011.
Andover has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07821 was 79 mph High Wind, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $113.6M in property damage in the Andover, NJ area (ZIP 07821). 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 →