Denville, NJ (ZIP 07834) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 9, 2023.
Denville has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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.
Denville has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 29, 2017.
Denville has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 21, 2011.
Denville has experienced 3 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 $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 1973.
Denville has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Denville was Blizzard on Jan 7, 1996, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 1, 2005), causing $1M in damages. Heavy Snow on Jan 22, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07834 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (6 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Denville, NJ, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Denville (ZIP 07834) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 29, 2017.
Denville has 3 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 $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07834 was Blizzard, which occurred on Jan 7, 1996. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Denville, NJ area (ZIP 07834). 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 →