Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 01220 in Adams, MA. These include 11 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Adams is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 29, 2020.
Adams 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.
Adams has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Adams has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $317.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 3, 1997.
Adams has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 9, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Adams was Flood on Jul 10, 2023, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Mar 31, 1997), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01220 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Adams, MA, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9K in property damage.
Yes, Adams (ZIP 01220) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Adams has 5 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 $317.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01220 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 10, 2023. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Adams, MA area (ZIP 01220). 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 →