ZIP code 01373, covering South Deerfield, MA, has 74 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 blizzards, 21 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $24M. A total of 23 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for South Deerfield is blizzards, with 39 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. 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 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
South Deerfield has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
South Deerfield has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $477.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 25, 2017.
South Deerfield has experienced 2 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for South 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 01373 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (39 events), hailstorms (21 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Deerfield, MA, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23M in property damage.
Yes, South Deerfield (ZIP 01373) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $220K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
South Deerfield has 5 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 $477.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 25, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01373 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 $24M in property damage in the South Deerfield, MA area (ZIP 01373). 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 →