Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 01242 in Lenox Dale, MA. These include 18 blizzards, 9 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lenox Dale is blizzards, with 18 recorded events making up 51% 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.
Lenox Dale has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
Lenox Dale has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $588K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 18, 2021.
Lenox Dale has experienced 4 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 Lenox Dale 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 01242 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (18 events), hailstorms (9 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lenox Dale, MA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Lenox Dale (ZIP 01242) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $588K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 18, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01242 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 $1.8M in property damage in the Lenox Dale, MA area (ZIP 01242). 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 →