Federal records document 60 natural disaster events in the Morristown, NJ area (ZIP 07960). These include 27 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
With 27 recorded incidents (45% 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 Aug 6, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $44.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 29, 2017.
Morristown 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.
Morristown 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.
Morristown 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.
Morristown 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 Jul 1, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Morristown was Flood on Apr 15, 2007, which caused $26M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 13, 2010), causing $15M in damages. 79 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 22, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 07960 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (9 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morristown, NJ, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Morristown (ZIP 07960) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $44.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 29, 2017.
Morristown 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 07960 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 $51.2M in property damage in the Morristown, NJ area (ZIP 07960). 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 →