West Otis, MA (ZIP 01245) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M.
With 19 recorded incidents (56% 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 $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2015.
West Otis 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.
West Otis has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
West Otis has experienced 2 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.
West Otis has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Otis 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 01245 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Otis, MA, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4K in property damage.
Yes, West Otis (ZIP 01245) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
West Otis 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01245 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 $4.1M in property damage in the West Otis, MA area (ZIP 01245). 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 →