New Braintree, MA (ZIP 01531) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Braintree is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
New Braintree has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
New Braintree has experienced 7 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 23, 2018.
New Braintree has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 2, 1994.
New Braintree has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Braintree was EF2 Tornado on Aug 10, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Mar 15, 2010), causing $1.4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01531 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), earthquakes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Braintree, MA, with 10 events documented.
Yes, New Braintree (ZIP 01531) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
New Braintree has 7 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 23, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01531 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 10, 1979. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.5M in property damage in the New Braintree, MA area (ZIP 01531). 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 →