Lee, MA (ZIP 01238) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 18 blizzards, 18 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lee is blizzards, with 18 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. 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 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
Lee has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $633K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Lee has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lee was Winter Storm on Mar 31, 1997, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01238 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (18 events), hailstorms (18 events), floods (7 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lee, MA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Lee (ZIP 01238) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $633K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01238 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Mar 31, 1997. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Lee, MA area (ZIP 01238). 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 →