ZIP code 01223, covering Becket, MA, has 79 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 18 blizzards, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Becket is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. 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 $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2015.
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 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Becket has experienced 7 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 Oct 16, 2021.
Becket has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Becket was Flood on Oct 9, 2005, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 3, 1997), causing $1.5M 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 01223 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), blizzards (18 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (7 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Becket, MA, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21K in property damage.
Yes, Becket (ZIP 01223) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Becket has 3 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01223 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 9, 2005. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Becket, MA area (ZIP 01223). 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 →