Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 07930 in Chester, NJ. These include 15 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $281.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 42 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (33% 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 8, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (83%) 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 $277.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Chester 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.
Chester 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.
Chester 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.
Chester has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 5, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chester was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $200M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 15, 2007), causing $48M in damages. Flood on Mar 13, 2010 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07930 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (9 events), extreme heat events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chester, NJ, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Chester (ZIP 07930) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $277.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Chester has 2 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 07930 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 $281.1M in property damage in the Chester, NJ area (ZIP 07930). 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 →