Chicopee, MA (ZIP 01020) has experienced 116 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 34 blizzards, and 34 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Chicopee is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2024.
There have been 34 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (47%) 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 $14.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 13, 2023.
There have been 34 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (41%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2020.
Chicopee has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 2011.
Chicopee has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chicopee was Heavy Snow on Oct 29, 2011, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was 1.2" Hail (Aug 4, 2013), causing $3M in damages. 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 26, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01020 has experienced 116 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), blizzards (34 events), floods (34 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chicopee, MA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Chicopee (ZIP 01020) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2020.
Chicopee has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $300.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01020 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 29, 2011. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.3M in property damage in the Chicopee, MA area (ZIP 01020). 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 →