Federal records document 85 natural disaster events in the Mount Tom, MA area (ZIP 01027). These include 30 blizzards, 26 hailstorms, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $16M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Mount Tom is blizzards, with 30 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 13 (43%) 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 $11.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 13, 2023.
There have been 26 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (81%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Mount Tom has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $780.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 25, 2017.
Mount Tom has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 7, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Tom was Ice Storm on Dec 11, 2008, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 11, 2008), causing $3M in damages. Flood on Apr 16, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01027 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (30 events), hailstorms (26 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (8 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Tom, MA, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.3M in property damage.
Yes, Mount Tom (ZIP 01027) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Mount Tom has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $780.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 25, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01027 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 11, 2008. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16M in property damage in the Mount Tom, MA area (ZIP 01027). 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 →