ZIP code 01040, covering Holyoke, MA, has 168 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 64 blizzards, 47 hailstorms, and 44 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (64 total). Of these, 29 (45%) 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 $26.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 13, 2023.
There have been 47 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. 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 Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 44 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (52%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2020.
Holyoke 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 $827.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 24, 1975.
Holyoke has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $101K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Holyoke 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. Ice Storm on Dec 11, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01040 has experienced 168 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (64 events), hailstorms (47 events), floods (44 events), tornadoes (8 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Holyoke, MA, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26.2M in property damage.
Yes, Holyoke (ZIP 01040) has 44 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2020.
Holyoke 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 $827.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 24, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01040 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 $36.2M in property damage in the Holyoke, MA area (ZIP 01040). 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 →