Worthington, MA (ZIP 01098) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Worthington is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 50% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2015.
Worthington has experienced 10 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 17, 2002.
Worthington has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $107K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 18, 2021.
Worthington has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 25, 2017.
Worthington has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Worthington was Winter Storm on Mar 31, 1997, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 25, 2017), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01098 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Worthington, MA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4K in property damage.
Yes, Worthington (ZIP 01098) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $107K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 18, 2021.
Worthington has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 25, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01098 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Mar 31, 1997. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Worthington, MA area (ZIP 01098). 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 →