Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 12,253 · Part of Bergen County

Hasbrouck Heights 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 Hasbrouck Heights

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Hasbrouck Heights's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Hasbrouck Heights itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 6 events
Hail 105 events
Inland Flooding 842 events

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 Hasbrouck Heights along with the rest of the county, not a Hasbrouck Heights-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 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ at risk of?

Hasbrouck Heights 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 Hasbrouck Heights is located, are coastal flooding, inland flooding, and winter weather.

What is Hasbrouck Heights's biggest natural hazard risk?

Coastal Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Bergen County, where Hasbrouck Heights is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").

Is Hasbrouck Heights a high-risk area for natural disasters?

Yes — Hasbrouck Heights 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 Hasbrouck Heights had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 105 hail, 842 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Hasbrouck Heights since 2016.