Wharton, NJ (ZIP 07885) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (46% 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.
Wharton 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.
Wharton has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 29, 2017.
Wharton 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.
Wharton 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.
Wharton has experienced 2 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wharton 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 Sep 6, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07885 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (8 events), extreme heat events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wharton, NJ, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Wharton (ZIP 07885) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 29, 2017.
Wharton has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. 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 07885 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 $8.1M in property damage in the Wharton, NJ area (ZIP 07885). 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 →