Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 01503 in Berlin, MA. These include 17 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M.
With 17 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Berlin has experienced 4 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 $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Berlin has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 1989.
Berlin has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Berlin was EF2 Tornado on Nov 21, 1956, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 10, 1989), causing $250K in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01503 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Berlin, MA, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Berlin (ZIP 01503) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $115K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Berlin has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01503 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 21, 1956. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Berlin, MA area (ZIP 01503). 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 →