Far Hills, NJ (ZIP 07931) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $301.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Far Hills has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 10 (100%) 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 $291.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Far Hills 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.
Far Hills has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 5, 2024.
Far Hills 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.
Far Hills 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 Far Hills 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 07931 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (8 events), earthquakes (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Far Hills, NJ, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Far Hills (ZIP 07931) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $291.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Far Hills has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07931 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 $301.4M in property damage in the Far Hills, NJ area (ZIP 07931). 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 →