New Salem, MA (ZIP 01355) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $250.5M. These events have resulted in 90 recorded deaths and 1,231 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (26 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
New Salem has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250.3M in documented property damage. 90 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 23, 2018.
New Salem has experienced 5 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 $146K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 18, 2021.
New Salem has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 2, 1994.
New Salem has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $53K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Salem was EF4 Tornado on Jun 9, 1953, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 90 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 11, 2006), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01355 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (5 events), earthquakes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Salem, MA, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, New Salem (ZIP 01355) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $146K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 18, 2021.
New Salem has 7 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 $250.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 23, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01355 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 9, 1953. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 90 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $250.5M in property damage in the New Salem, MA area (ZIP 01355). 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 →