Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 01011 in Chester, MA. These include 27 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Chester is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Chester has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 17, 2002.
Chester has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $112K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Chester has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chester was Winter Storm on Mar 31, 1997, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01011 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chester, MA, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Chester (ZIP 01011) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $112K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01011 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Mar 31, 1997. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Chester, MA area (ZIP 01011). 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 →