Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 01440 in Gardner, MA. These include 16 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $384.5K. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 16 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
Gardner has experienced 4 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 $302.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 1989.
Gardner has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gardner was EF1 Tornado on Jul 10, 1989, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01440 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gardner, MA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Gardner (ZIP 01440) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Gardner has 4 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 $302.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01440 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 10, 1989. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $384.5K in property damage in the Gardner, MA area (ZIP 01440). 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 →