Sunderland, MA (ZIP 01375) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $457.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Sunderland is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2021.
Sunderland has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Sunderland has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $77.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 27, 1972.
Sunderland has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sunderland was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 11, 2006, which caused $250K in property damage.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01375 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sunderland, MA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Sunderland (ZIP 01375) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $120K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Sunderland 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 $77.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 27, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01375 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 11, 2006. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $457.5K in property damage in the Sunderland, MA area (ZIP 01375). 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 →