Chatham, NJ (ZIP 07928) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $45M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (20 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Chatham has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $43.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Chatham 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 Oct 31, 2019.
Chatham has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2013.
Chatham has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 10, 1979.
Chatham has experienced 1 extreme heat event 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). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chatham was Flood on Apr 15, 2007, which caused $26M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 13, 2010), causing $15M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2014 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07928 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chatham, NJ, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Chatham (ZIP 07928) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $43.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Chatham 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 Oct 31, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07928 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 15, 2007. This event caused $26M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45M in property damage in the Chatham, NJ area (ZIP 07928). 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 →