Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 08074 in Richwood, NJ. These include 8 blizzards, 7 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.9M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
With 8 recorded incidents (30% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2015.
Richwood has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2019.
Richwood has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 24, 2017.
Richwood has experienced 4 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Richwood has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 14, 2003.
Richwood 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 Richwood was EF3 Tornado on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 15, 2007), causing $3M in damages. Winter Storm on Jan 22, 2005 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 08074 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (8 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richwood, NJ, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Richwood (ZIP 08074) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 24, 2017.
Richwood has 4 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 08074 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.9M in property damage in the Richwood, NJ area (ZIP 08074). 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 →