West Stockbridge, MA (ZIP 01266) has experienced 60 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 31 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $27M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $26K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
West Stockbridge 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 Stockbridge has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
West Stockbridge has experienced 6 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 $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
West Stockbridge has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.7M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 3, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for West 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. EF2 Tornado on Jul 3, 1997 also caused significant damage ($570K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01266 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (6 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Stockbridge, MA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26K in property damage.
Yes, West Stockbridge (ZIP 01266) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $115K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
West Stockbridge has 4 recorded tornado events 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 $25.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01266 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 $27M in property damage in the West Stockbridge, MA area (ZIP 01266). 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 →