ZIP code 01262, covering Stockbridge, MA, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 22 hailstorms, 18 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 44 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Stockbridge is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. 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.
Stockbridge has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $608K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Stockbridge has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
Stockbridge has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stockbridge was EF4 Tornado on Aug 28, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Winter Storm (Mar 31, 1997), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01262 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (18 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stockbridge, MA, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Stockbridge (ZIP 01262) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $608K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Stockbridge has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01262 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 28, 1973. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.8M in property damage in the Stockbridge, MA area (ZIP 01262). 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 →