ZIP code 01226, covering Dalton, MA, has 56 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 20 hailstorms, 18 blizzards, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Dalton is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. 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 32% 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 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Dalton has experienced 4 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.
Dalton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dalton was Flood on Oct 9, 2005, which caused $2.5M 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 01226 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (18 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dalton, MA, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21K in property damage.
Yes, Dalton (ZIP 01226) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Dalton 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 $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01226 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 $4.5M in property damage in the Dalton, MA area (ZIP 01226). 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 →