Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 01257 in Sheffield, MA. These include 23 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $155.5K.
With 23 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
Sheffield has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $97.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2002.
Sheffield has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $54K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Sheffield has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 11, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sheffield was EF1 Tornado on Jun 5, 2002, which caused $40K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01257 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sheffield, MA, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4K in property damage.
Yes, Sheffield (ZIP 01257) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $54K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Sheffield has 7 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 $97.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01257 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 5, 2002. This event caused $40K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $155.5K in property damage in the Sheffield, MA area (ZIP 01257). 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 →