Springfield, MA (ZIP 01104) has experienced 121 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 41 hailstorms, 34 blizzards, and 34 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 41 recorded incidents (34% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 May 8, 2024.
There have been 34 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% 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.
There have been 34 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (32%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
Springfield has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $600.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 2011.
Springfield has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Springfield was Heavy Snow on Oct 29, 2011, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was 1.2" Hail (Aug 4, 2013), causing $3M 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 01104 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), blizzards (34 events), floods (34 events), tornadoes (9 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Springfield, MA, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Springfield (ZIP 01104) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
Springfield has 9 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 $600.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01104 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 29, 2011. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.6M in property damage in the Springfield, MA area (ZIP 01104). 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 →