Great Barrington, MA (ZIP 01230) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M.
With 34 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
Great Barrington 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.
Great Barrington has experienced 6 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $64K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Great Barrington has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 3, 1997.
Great Barrington has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 11, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Great Barrington was EF2 Tornado on Jul 3, 1997, which caused $1.5M 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 01230 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Great Barrington, MA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32K in property damage.
Yes, Great Barrington (ZIP 01230) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $64K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Great Barrington 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01230 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 3, 1997. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the Great Barrington, MA area (ZIP 01230). 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 →