ZIP code 01505, covering Boylston, MA, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Boylston is floods, with 26 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (23%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $542K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Boylston has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 1989.
Boylston has experienced 5 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 Boylston was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 31, 1998, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 21, 1956), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01505 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (26 events), hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boylston, MA, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $542K in property damage.
Yes, Boylston (ZIP 01505) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $542K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Boylston has 7 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01505 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 $13.6M in property damage in the Boylston, MA area (ZIP 01505). 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 →