Federal records document 79 natural disaster events in the Pittsfield, MA area (ZIP 01201). These include 33 hailstorms, 18 blizzards, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 44 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (33 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (28%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Pittsfield has experienced 9 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 Jul 12, 2022.
Pittsfield has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pittsfield was EF4 Tornado on Aug 28, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Oct 9, 2005), causing $2.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Mar 31, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01201 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), blizzards (18 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (9 events), and tornadoes (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pittsfield, MA, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $22K in property damage.
Yes, Pittsfield (ZIP 01201) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Pittsfield has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01201 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 28, 1973. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.5M in property damage in the Pittsfield, MA area (ZIP 01201). 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 →