Ridgewood, NY (ZIP 11385) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 20 floods, 14 hailstorms, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $142.4M. These events have resulted in 60 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ridgewood is floods, with 20 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (35%) 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 $123.2M in documented property damage. 20 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 13, 2021.
Ridgewood has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Ridgewood has experienced 7 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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). 26 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 29, 2018.
Ridgewood has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 6 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 4, 2007.
Ridgewood has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $17.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 16, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ridgewood was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 1, 2021), causing $60M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Sep 16, 2010 also caused significant damage ($17.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 11385 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (20 events), hailstorms (14 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme heat events (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ridgewood, NY, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $123.2M in property damage.
Yes, Ridgewood (ZIP 11385) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $123.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2025.
Ridgewood has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $17.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 16, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 11385 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $142.4M in property damage in the Ridgewood, NY area (ZIP 11385). 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 →