ZIP code 01301, covering Leyden, MA, has 93 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 blizzards, 30 floods, and 13 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $49M. A total of 22 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (39 total). Of these, 20 (51%) 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 $23M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 13, 2023.
There have been 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (63%) 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 $25.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Leyden has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $260.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 3, 1972.
Leyden has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 6, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leyden was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $22M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Mar 30, 2001), causing $8M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 11, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01301 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (39 events), floods (30 events), hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leyden, MA, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23M in property damage.
Yes, Leyden (ZIP 01301) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Leyden has 6 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 $260.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01301 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $22M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49M in property damage in the Leyden, MA area (ZIP 01301). 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 →