Califon, NJ (ZIP 07830) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 13 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $287.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Califon is floods, with 13 recorded events making up 31% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 13 (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 $285.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Califon has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2015.
Califon has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 7, 2022.
Califon has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 1992.
Califon has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 5, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Califon was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $200M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 15, 2007), causing $48M in damages. Flood on Mar 13, 2010 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07830 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Califon, NJ, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $285.8M in property damage.
Yes, Califon (ZIP 07830) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $285.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Califon has 3 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 $250.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07830 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $287.6M in property damage in the Califon, NJ area (ZIP 07830). 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 →