Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 07871 in Sparta, NJ. These include 15 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $312.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2014.
Sparta 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.
Sparta has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $208.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 6, 2011.
Sparta 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.
Sparta has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 28, 2019.
Sparta 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 Sparta was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $200M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 79 mph High Wind (Oct 29, 2012), causing $100M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07871 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sparta, NJ, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Sparta (ZIP 07871) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $208.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 6, 2011.
Sparta has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07871 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $312.4M in property damage in the Sparta, NJ area (ZIP 07871). 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 →