Savoy, MA (ZIP 01256) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 29 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Savoy is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 60% 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 $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2020.
Savoy 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.
Savoy has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 3, 1997.
Savoy has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Savoy has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 9, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Savoy was Winter Storm on Mar 31, 1997, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Sep 9, 2007), causing $180K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01256 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Savoy, MA, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13K in property damage.
Yes, Savoy (ZIP 01256) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $85K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Savoy has 4 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 $115K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01256 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 $1.5M in property damage in the Savoy, MA area (ZIP 01256). 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 →