Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 01523 in Lancaster, MA. These include 18 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (18 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Lancaster has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Lancaster has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lancaster was Flood on Mar 14, 2010, which caused $2.7M 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 01523 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (9 events), and tornadoes (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lancaster, MA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Lancaster (ZIP 01523) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Lancaster 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01523 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 14, 2010. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.9M in property damage in the Lancaster, MA area (ZIP 01523). 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 →