this area, (ZIP 01229) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for this area is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
this area 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.
this area has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
this area has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
this area has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was EF4 Tornado on Aug 28, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. 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 01229 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 01229) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
this area has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01229 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 $26.1M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 01229). 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 →