Bernardsville, NJ (ZIP 07924) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 10 floods, 9 blizzards, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $240.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
With 10 recorded incidents (25% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $234.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2014.
Bernardsville 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.
Bernardsville has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Bernardsville 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.
Bernardsville 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.
Bernardsville has experienced 3 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bernardsville was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $200M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 13, 2010), causing $15M in damages. Flood on Mar 13, 2010 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07924 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (10 events), blizzards (9 events), hailstorms (9 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 25% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bernardsville, NJ, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $234.3M in property damage.
Yes, Bernardsville (ZIP 07924) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $234.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2014.
Bernardsville 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 07924 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $240.6M in property damage in the Bernardsville, NJ area (ZIP 07924). 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 →