Long Branch, New Jersey: natural disaster risk
How exposed Long Branch is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Monmouth County.
Long Branch is a city of 32,530 people in Monmouth County, New Jersey. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Monmouth County relatively high for natural hazards overall, higher than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, strong wind and heat wave, with about $282 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 773 storm reports in the county since 1952, including 17 tornadoes and 144 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 8 hurricanes and 23 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 7.4% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Monmouth County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Long Branch
Full Monmouth County report ›- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Secure outdoor furniture and trash bins before storms.
- Have trees near the house checked.
- Check that cooling works before summer.
- Know where the nearest cooling center is.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $110M | |
| Strong wind | $91M | |
| Heat wave | $24M | |
| Hurricane | $17M | |
| Earthquake | $14M | |
| Coastal flooding | $8M | |
| Cold wave | $7M | |
| Lightning | $4M | |
| Ice storm | $2M | |
| Tornado | $2M | |
| Winter weather | $1M | |
| Wildfire | $1M |
Homes in Long Branch
Older homes and mobile homes usually take more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes. Ask about roof age, flood history and retrofits before you buy or rent.
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All ›Common questions about Long Branch
Is Long Branch safe from natural disasters?
Long Branch is in Monmouth County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively high overall, higher than most of the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, strong wind, heat wave. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Long Branch?
By expected yearly losses in Monmouth County, the top hazards are inland flooding (High), strong wind (Very High), heat wave (High). Monmouth County has been part of 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Long Branch get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 17 tornadoes in Monmouth County since 1950; the strongest was an F2 tornado on May 27, 2001 near Gordons Corner. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county low.
Do I need flood insurance in Long Branch?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Monmouth County, about 7.4% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk high. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.