East Templeton, MA (ZIP 01438) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $57K. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for East Templeton is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2015.
East Templeton has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
East Templeton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 1981.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Templeton was EF3 Tornado on Jun 22, 1981, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01438 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), floods (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Templeton, MA, with 7 events documented.
Yes, East Templeton (ZIP 01438) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
East Templeton has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01438 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 22, 1981. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $57K in property damage in the East Templeton, MA area (ZIP 01438). 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 →