Federal records document 56 natural disaster events in the Auburn, MA area (ZIP 01501). These include 28 floods, 21 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 28 recorded incidents (50% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (14%) 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 $549K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 23, 2020.
Auburn 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 31, 1966.
Auburn has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Auburn was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 31, 1998, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 9, 1953), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01501 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (28 events), hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Auburn, MA, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $549K in property damage.
Yes, Auburn (ZIP 01501) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $549K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Auburn 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 31, 1966.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01501 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 31, 1998. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.1M in property damage in the Auburn, MA area (ZIP 01501). 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 →