Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 01057 in Monson, MA. These include 16 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (16 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (67%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 7, 2018.
Monson has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 18, 2021.
Monson has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 2011.
Monson 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 Monson was Heavy Snow on Oct 29, 2011, which caused $3M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Dec 7, 1996), causing $2M in damages. 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 26, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01057 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monson, MA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Monson (ZIP 01057) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 18, 2021.
Monson has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01057 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 29, 2011. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.7M in property damage in the Monson, MA area (ZIP 01057). 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 →