Federal records document 96 natural disaster events in the Springfield, MA area (ZIP 01108). These include 34 blizzards, 27 hailstorms, and 26 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.5M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 34 recorded incidents (35% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 27 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. 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 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (42%) 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 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 2011.
Springfield has experienced 2 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 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. Heavy Snow on Dec 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01108 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (34 events), hailstorms (27 events), floods (26 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Springfield, MA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.9M in property damage.
Yes, Springfield (ZIP 01108) has 26 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 7 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 $100.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01108 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 $20.5M in property damage in the Springfield, MA area (ZIP 01108). 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 →