Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 01037 in Hardwick, MA. These include 9 tornadoes, 7 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $253.1M. These events have resulted in 92 recorded deaths and 1,230 injuries.
With 9 recorded incidents (41% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.8M in documented property damage. 92 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 23, 2018.
Hardwick has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Hardwick 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $240K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
Hardwick has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 2, 1994.
Hardwick has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hardwick was EF4 Tornado on Jun 9, 1953, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 90 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 10, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01037 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (9 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hardwick, MA, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $252.8M in property damage.
Yes, Hardwick (ZIP 01037) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $240K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
Hardwick has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 23, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01037 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 9, 1953. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 90 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $253.1M in property damage in the Hardwick, MA area (ZIP 01037). 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 →