West Springfield, MA (ZIP 01089) has experienced 132 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 40 floods, and 34 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $248.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 201 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for West Springfield is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 35% 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (43%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
There have been 34 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (47%) 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 $14.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 13, 2023.
West Springfield has experienced 9 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 $228.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 2011.
West Springfield has experienced 3 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 West Springfield was EF3 Tornado on Jun 1, 2011, which caused $227.6M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 29, 2011), causing $8M in damages. 1.2" Hail on Aug 4, 2013 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01089 has experienced 132 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), floods (40 events), blizzards (34 events), tornadoes (9 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Springfield, MA, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, West Springfield (ZIP 01089) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
West Springfield has 9 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 $228.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01089 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 $248.9M in property damage in the West Springfield, MA area (ZIP 01089). 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 →