Phillipsburg, NJ
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Phillipsburg is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Warren County, NJ. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, cold wave, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Phillipsburg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Phillipsburg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Phillipsburg 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 Warren County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Phillipsburg along with the rest of the county, not a Phillipsburg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 23.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 86.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 70.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 72.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 49.7 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 41.2 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 88.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 78.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 14.7 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 79.9 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 61 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 77.4 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 72.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 90.6 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 83.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Warren County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Phillipsburg, NJ at risk of?
Phillipsburg is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Warren County, where Phillipsburg is located, are strong wind, cold wave, and inland flooding.
What is Phillipsburg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Warren County, where Phillipsburg is located, scoring 90.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Phillipsburg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Phillipsburg carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Warren County.
Has Phillipsburg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 11 tornado, 93 hail, 203 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Phillipsburg since 2016.