Townsend, MA (ZIP 01469) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (16 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Townsend has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 4, 2007.
Townsend has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Townsend has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2020.
Townsend 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 Townsend was Heavy Snow on Mar 5, 2001, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 14, 2010), causing $2.7M in damages. Heavy Snow on Dec 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01469 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Townsend, MA, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Townsend (ZIP 01469) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Townsend 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 01469 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Mar 5, 2001. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.8M in property damage in the Townsend, MA area (ZIP 01469). 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 →