Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 01259 in Southfield, MA. These include 18 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Southfield is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
Southfield has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 Nov 16, 2002.
Southfield has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 3, 1997.
Southfield has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $71K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Southfield has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Southfield 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 01259 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Southfield, MA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Southfield (ZIP 01259) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $71K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Southfield has 8 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01259 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 $4.4M in property damage in the Southfield, MA area (ZIP 01259). 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 →