Paramus, NJ
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Paramus 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 Paramus
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Paramus's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Paramus 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 Paramus along with the rest of the county, not a Paramus-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 Paramus, NJ at risk of?
Paramus 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 Paramus is located, are coastal flooding, inland flooding, and winter weather.
What is Paramus's biggest natural hazard risk?
Coastal Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Bergen County, where Paramus is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Paramus a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Paramus 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 Paramus had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 102 hail, 786 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Paramus since 2016.