Chesterfield, MA (ZIP 01012) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $362.5K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (7 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
Chesterfield has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Chesterfield has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 25, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chesterfield was EF1 Tornado on Feb 25, 2017, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01012 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), floods (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chesterfield, MA, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Chesterfield (ZIP 01012) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $110K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Chesterfield has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 25, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01012 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 25, 2017. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $362.5K in property damage in the Chesterfield, MA area (ZIP 01012). 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 →