Ludlow, MA (ZIP 01056) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Ludlow is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 58% 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 $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $291K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 18, 2021.
Ludlow has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 2011.
Ludlow 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 Ludlow 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 01056 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ludlow, MA, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Ludlow (ZIP 01056) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $291K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 18, 2021.
Ludlow has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $28K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01056 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 $1.8M in property damage in the Ludlow, MA area (ZIP 01056). 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 →