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01330 Ashfield, MA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Ashfield, MA (01330)

Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 01330 in Ashfield, MA. These include 15 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Ashfield is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2020.

🌊 Floods

Ashfield has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Ashfield has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $702.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 25, 2017.

💨 Severe wind events

Ashfield has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 27, 2015.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Ashfield was EF1 Tornado on Feb 25, 2017, which caused $400K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 25, 2017), causing $250K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Ashfield, MA (01330)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01330 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 01330?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ashfield, MA, with 15 events documented.

Is ZIP code 01330 (Ashfield) prone to flooding?

Yes, Ashfield (ZIP 01330) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.

Has Ashfield (01330) ever been hit by a tornado?

Ashfield has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $702.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 25, 2017.

What was the worst natural disaster in Ashfield, MA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01330 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 25, 2017. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 01330?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Ashfield, MA area (ZIP 01330). 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 →

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