Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 01451 in Harvard, MA. These include 24 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $326.8K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (24 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Harvard has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $19K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Harvard 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 1971.
Harvard has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 15, 1985.
Harvard has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 7, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harvard was EF3 Tornado on Oct 3, 1970, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01451 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harvard, MA, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3K in property damage.
Yes, Harvard (ZIP 01451) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Harvard 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 1, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01451 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 3, 1970. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $326.8K in property damage in the Harvard, MA area (ZIP 01451). 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 →