Hawley, MA (ZIP 01339) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $649K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Hawley is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2020.
Hawley has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $540K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2014.
Hawley has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 3, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hawley was Flood on Apr 16, 2007, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01339 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (7 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hawley, MA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4K in property damage.
Yes, Hawley (ZIP 01339) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $540K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2014.
Hawley has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $105K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01339 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 16, 2007. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $649K in property damage in the Hawley, MA area (ZIP 01339). 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 →