Stirling, NJ (ZIP 07980) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.8M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Stirling is hailstorms, with 9 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Stirling has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $41.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Stirling 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.
Stirling has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Stirling has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 10, 1979.
Stirling 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 Stirling 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 07980 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stirling, NJ, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Stirling (ZIP 07980) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $41.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Stirling has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 07980 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 $43.8M in property damage in the Stirling, NJ area (ZIP 07980). 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 →