W Townsend, MA (ZIP 01474) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for W Townsend is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
W 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.
W 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 $676K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
W 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.
W Townsend has experienced 1 severe wind event 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). 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for W Townsend was Heavy Snow on Mar 5, 2001, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Dec 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01474 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in W Townsend, MA, with 14 events documented.
Yes, W Townsend (ZIP 01474) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $676K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
W 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 01474 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 $6.9M in property damage in the W Townsend, MA area (ZIP 01474). 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 →