ZIP code 01007, covering Belchertown, MA, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 32 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M.
With 32 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. 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 $151K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 18, 2021.
Belchertown has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 1977.
Belchertown has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 2011.
Belchertown has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 2, 1994.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belchertown was 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 26, 2011, which caused $1.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01007 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belchertown, MA, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Belchertown (ZIP 01007) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $151K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 18, 2021.
Belchertown has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01007 was 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 26, 2011. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Belchertown, MA area (ZIP 01007). 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 →