Royalston, MA (ZIP 01368) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 18 blizzards, 14 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (18 total). Of these, 11 (61%) 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 $11.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 26, 2014.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
Royalston has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $735K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 18, 2021.
Royalston has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 12, 1963.
The most significant disaster event on record for Royalston was Ice Storm on Dec 11, 2008, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 7, 1998), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01368 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (18 events), hailstorms (14 events), floods (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Royalston, MA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.6M in property damage.
Yes, Royalston (ZIP 01368) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $735K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 18, 2021.
Royalston has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 12, 1963.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01368 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 11, 2008. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.4M in property damage in the Royalston, MA area (ZIP 01368). 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 →