Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 01420 in Fitchburg, MA. These include 14 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fitchburg is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2015.
Fitchburg has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Fitchburg has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $352.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2001.
Fitchburg has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fitchburg was Flood on Mar 14, 2010, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 16, 2007), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01420 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fitchburg, MA, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Fitchburg (ZIP 01420) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Fitchburg has 6 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 $352.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01420 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 14, 2010. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Fitchburg, MA area (ZIP 01420). 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 →