Woodland Park, NJ

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 13,477 · Part of Passaic County

Woodland Park is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Passaic County, NJ. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, inland flooding, and lightning.

Storm events near Woodland Park

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

Tornado 6 events
Hail 111 events
Inland Flooding 797 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Passaic County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Woodland Park along with the rest of the county, not a Woodland Park-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 16.1 Very Low
Inland Flooding 97.8 Relatively High
Coastal Flooding 25.4 Very Low
Earthquake 93.6 Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave 96.1 Relatively Moderate
Tornado 88.8 Relatively Moderate
Avalanche 14.8 Very Low
Cold Wave 92.2 Relatively High
Drought 46.2 Relatively Low
Hail 15.8 Very Low
Hurricane 87.9 Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm 74.8 Relatively Moderate
Landslide 68.9 Relatively Low
Lightning 97.8 Very High
Strong Wind 99 Very High
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 97.7 Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Passaic County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Woodland Park, NJ at risk of?

Woodland Park 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 Passaic County, where Woodland Park is located, are strong wind, inland flooding, and lightning.

What is Woodland Park's biggest natural hazard risk?

Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Passaic County, where Woodland Park is located, scoring 99 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").

Is Woodland Park a high-risk area for natural disasters?

Yes — Woodland Park carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Passaic County.

Has Woodland Park had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 111 hail, 797 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Woodland Park since 2016.