Government agency data shows 13 natural disaster events for ZIP 12431 in Freehold, NY. These include 5 severe wind events, 4 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 5 recorded incidents (38% of all events), severe wind events are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 26, 2022.
Freehold has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2017.
Freehold has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $230K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Freehold has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Freehold was EF4 Tornado on Jul 10, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 125 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 27, 2008), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 12431 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (5 events), hailstorms (4 events), floods (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Freehold, NY, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $400K in property damage.
Yes, Freehold (ZIP 12431) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $230K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Freehold has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 12431 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 10, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.6M in property damage in the Freehold, NY area (ZIP 12431). 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 →