Barre, MA (ZIP 01005) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $253.1M. These events have resulted in 92 recorded deaths and 1,234 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Barre is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Barre has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (30%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $253.1M in documented property damage. 92 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 23, 2018.
Barre has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 2, 1994.
Barre has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 7, 2011.
Barre has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barre was EF4 Tornado on Jun 9, 1953, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 90 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 10, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01005 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (10 events), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barre, MA, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Barre (ZIP 01005) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 7, 2011.
Barre has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $253.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 23, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01005 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 9, 1953. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 90 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $253.1M in property damage in the Barre, MA area (ZIP 01005). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →