Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 01222 in Ashley Falls, MA. These include 12 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (12 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
Ashley Falls has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 Nov 16, 2002.
Ashley Falls 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $71K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Ashley Falls has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 20, 1968.
Ashley Falls has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ashley Falls was Winter Storm on Mar 31, 1997, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01222 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ashley Falls, MA, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Ashley Falls (ZIP 01222) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $71K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Ashley Falls 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 $55K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 20, 1968.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01222 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 $1.4M in property damage in the Ashley Falls, MA area (ZIP 01222). 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 →