Basking Ridge, NJ (ZIP 07920) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 19 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $167.4M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Basking Ridge is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (92%) 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 $156.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Basking Ridge has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 5, 2015.
Basking Ridge has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 7, 2022.
Basking Ridge has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 21, 2011.
Basking Ridge 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Basking Ridge was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $50M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Apr 15, 2007), causing $48M in damages. Flood on Apr 15, 2007 also caused significant damage ($26M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07920 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Basking Ridge, NJ, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Basking Ridge (ZIP 07920) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $156.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Basking Ridge 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07920 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $167.4M in property damage in the Basking Ridge, NJ area (ZIP 07920). 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 →