Wendell, MA (ZIP 01379) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 13 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 13 recorded incidents (38% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Wendell has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Wendell has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $403K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
Wendell has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $277.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wendell was Flood on Oct 15, 2005, which caused $400K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 9, 2005), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01379 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), hailstorms (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wendell, MA, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7M in property damage.
Yes, Wendell (ZIP 01379) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Wendell 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 $277.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01379 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 15, 2005. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.4M in property damage in the Wendell, MA area (ZIP 01379). 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 →