Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 07976 in New Vernon, NJ. These include 12 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 28% of all recorded events (12 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
New Vernon 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.
New Vernon has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 May 1, 2014.
New Vernon has experienced 4 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.
New Vernon 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.
New Vernon 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Vernon 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 07976 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 28% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Vernon, NJ, with 12 events documented.
Yes, New Vernon (ZIP 07976) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $44.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2014.
New Vernon 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 07976 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 New Vernon, NJ area (ZIP 07976). 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 →