Hopatcong, NJ (ZIP 07843) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
With 14 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 Apr 15, 2023.
Hopatcong 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.
Hopatcong has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 7, 2011.
Hopatcong 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.
Hopatcong has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2019.
Hopatcong 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 Hopatcong was Blizzard on Jan 7, 1996, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 7, 2011), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Apr 15, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07843 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (6 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hopatcong, NJ, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Hopatcong (ZIP 07843) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 7, 2011.
Hopatcong 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07843 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 $6.9M in property damage in the Hopatcong, NJ area (ZIP 07843). 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 →