Hampden, MA (ZIP 01036) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (14 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2023.
Hampden has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $58K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 2011.
Hampden has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $139K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2018.
Hampden has experienced 1 severe wind event 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hampden 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 01036 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hampden, MA, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Hampden (ZIP 01036) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $139K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2018.
Hampden has 9 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 $58K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01036 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 Hampden, MA area (ZIP 01036). 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 →