Chatsworth, NJ (ZIP 08019) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $500K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Chatsworth is hailstorms, with 8 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2022.
Chatsworth has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Chatsworth has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 13, 1999.
Chatsworth has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 6, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chatsworth was EF1 Tornado on Jul 27, 2004, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Heat (Aug 6, 2001).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08019 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chatsworth, NJ, with 8 events documented.
Chatsworth has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08019 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 27, 2004. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $500K in property damage in the Chatsworth, NJ area (ZIP 08019). 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 →