ZIP code 01235, covering Peru, MA, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 hailstorms, 18 blizzards, and 12 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 Peru is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 45% 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 5/5 (extreme). 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 28% 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 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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.
Peru 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.
Peru has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Peru 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 01235 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), blizzards (18 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Peru, MA, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21K in property damage.
Yes, Peru (ZIP 01235) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Peru has 2 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01235 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 Peru, MA area (ZIP 01235). 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 →