Point Pleasant, NJ
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Point Pleasant is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Ocean County, NJ. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, winter weather, and coastal flooding.
Storm events near Point Pleasant
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Point Pleasant's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Point Pleasant 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 Ocean County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Point Pleasant along with the rest of the county, not a Point Pleasant-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 95.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 96.7 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 98.2 | Very High |
| Earthquake | 92.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 95.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 47.2 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 90.5 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 62.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 60.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 93.2 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 94.5 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 56.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 97.9 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 99.9 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 99.4 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Ocean County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Point Pleasant, NJ at risk of?
Point Pleasant 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 Ocean County, where Point Pleasant is located, are strong wind, winter weather, and coastal flooding.
What is Point Pleasant's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Ocean County, where Point Pleasant is located, scoring 99.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Point Pleasant a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Point Pleasant carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Ocean County.
Has Point Pleasant had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 11 tornado, 50 hail, 90 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Point Pleasant since 2016.