Fair Lawn, NJ
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Fair Lawn is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Bergen County, NJ. The county's highest-rated hazards are coastal flooding, inland flooding, and winter weather.
Storm events near Fair Lawn
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Fair Lawn's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Fair Lawn itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Bergen County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Fair Lawn along with the rest of the county, not a Fair Lawn-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 21.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 98.8 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 100 | Very High |
| Earthquake | 96 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 96.8 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 92.3 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 91.9 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 37.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 21.3 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 92.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 80.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 58.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 96.4 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 98.2 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 98.6 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Bergen County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Fair Lawn, NJ at risk of?
Fair Lawn is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Bergen County, where Fair Lawn is located, are coastal flooding, inland flooding, and winter weather.
What is Fair Lawn's biggest natural hazard risk?
Coastal Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Bergen County, where Fair Lawn is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Fair Lawn a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Fair Lawn carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Bergen County.
Has Fair Lawn had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 7 tornado, 107 hail, 801 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Fair Lawn since 2016.