Federal records document 83 natural disaster events in the Deerfield, MA area (ZIP 01342). These include 39 blizzards, 24 floods, and 13 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.3M. A total of 22 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 39 recorded incidents (47% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (58%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2013.
Deerfield has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 27, 2015.
Deerfield has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 27, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Deerfield was Heavy Snow on Mar 30, 2001, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 11, 2008), causing $3M 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 01342 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (39 events), floods (24 events), hailstorms (13 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Deerfield, MA, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23M in property damage.
Yes, Deerfield (ZIP 01342) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Deerfield has 3 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 $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 27, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01342 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Mar 30, 2001. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.3M in property damage in the Deerfield, MA area (ZIP 01342). 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 →