Palmer, MA (ZIP 01069) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (21 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 18, 2021.
Palmer has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $85.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 2011.
Palmer 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 Palmer was 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 26, 2011, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 15, 2010), causing $1.4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01069 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (10 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palmer, MA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Palmer (ZIP 01069) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 18, 2021.
Palmer has 10 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 $85.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01069 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 $3.4M in property damage in the Palmer, MA area (ZIP 01069). 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 →