Grafton, MA (ZIP 01519) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 12 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Grafton is floods, with 12 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $279K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2019.
Grafton 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 Jul 26, 2018.
Grafton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grafton was EF3 Tornado on Jun 9, 1953, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 23, 2014), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01519 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grafton, MA, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $279K in property damage.
Yes, Grafton (ZIP 01519) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $279K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Grafton 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 Jul 26, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01519 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 9, 1953. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Grafton, MA area (ZIP 01519). 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 →