Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 07857 in Netcong, NJ. These include 9 blizzards, 8 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 44 injuries.
With 9 recorded incidents (28% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Netcong has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
Netcong 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.
Netcong has experienced 4 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.
Netcong 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.
Netcong 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 Netcong 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 07857 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (9 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 28% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Netcong, NJ, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, Netcong (ZIP 07857) 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.
Netcong has 4 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 07857 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 $7.2M in property damage in the Netcong, NJ area (ZIP 07857). 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 →