Southwick, MA (ZIP 01077) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 28 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $232.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 201 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Southwick is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (45%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2018.
Southwick has experienced 5 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 $227.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 2011.
Southwick has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2013.
Southwick has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 16, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Southwick was EF3 Tornado on Jun 1, 2011, which caused $227.6M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was 1.2" Hail (Aug 4, 2013), causing $3M in damages. Flood on Aug 28, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01077 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Southwick, MA, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.1M in property damage.
Yes, Southwick (ZIP 01077) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2018.
Southwick has 5 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 $227.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01077 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 1, 2011. This event caused $227.6M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $232.7M in property damage in the Southwick, MA area (ZIP 01077). 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 →