New Salem, MA (ZIP 01364) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $507.5K. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (16 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
New Salem has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2006.
New Salem has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $153K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
New Salem has experienced 2 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 $102K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Salem was EF2 Tornado on Jul 11, 2006, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01364 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Salem, MA, with 16 events documented.
Yes, New Salem (ZIP 01364) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $102K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2018.
New Salem has 4 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 $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01364 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 11, 2006. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $507.5K in property damage in the New Salem, MA area (ZIP 01364). 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 →