Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 01468 in Templeton, MA. These include 14 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $250.3M. These events have resulted in 90 recorded deaths and 1,232 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Templeton is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
Templeton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250.3M in documented property damage. 90 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 1989.
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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Templeton was EF4 Tornado on Jun 9, 1953, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 90 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 10, 1989), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01468 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (5 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Templeton, MA, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Templeton (ZIP 01468) 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.
Templeton has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01468 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 9, 1953. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 90 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $250.3M in property damage in the Templeton, MA area (ZIP 01468). 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 →