Pepperell, MA (ZIP 01463) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $410K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (14 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Pepperell has experienced 4 severe wind events 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). Wind-related events have caused a combined $320K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2020.
Pepperell has experienced 2 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 $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Pepperell has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 1970.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pepperell was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 15, 2020, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01463 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), severe wind events (4 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 Pepperell, MA, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Pepperell (ZIP 01463) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Pepperell has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 1970.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01463 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 15, 2020. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $410K in property damage in the Pepperell, MA area (ZIP 01463). 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 →