Blackstone, MA (ZIP 01504) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.9M. A total of 16 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Blackstone is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 29, 2020.
Blackstone has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $8.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Blackstone has experienced 3 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 8, 1986.
Blackstone has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blackstone was Flood on Mar 29, 2010, which caused $8.3M 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 01504 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blackstone, MA, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Blackstone (ZIP 01504) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Blackstone has 3 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 8, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01504 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 29, 2010. This event caused $8.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.9M in property damage in the Blackstone, MA area (ZIP 01504). 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 →