Rahway, NJ
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Rahway is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Union County, NJ. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, winter weather, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Rahway
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Rahway's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Rahway 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 Union County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Rahway along with the rest of the county, not a Rahway-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 16.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 97.5 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 72.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 95.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 96.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 87.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 85.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 29.9 | Very Low |
| Hail | 26.6 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 89 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 95.1 | Very High |
| Landslide | 27.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 96.7 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 98.6 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 98.5 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Union County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Rahway, NJ at risk of?
Rahway 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 Union County, where Rahway is located, are strong wind, winter weather, and inland flooding.
What is Rahway's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Union County, where Rahway is located, scoring 98.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Rahway a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Rahway carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Union County.
Has Rahway had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 8 tornado, 109 hail, 672 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Rahway since 2016.