Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 01532 in Northborough, MA. These include 18 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M.
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 $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
Northborough has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $394K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Northborough has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 1963.
Northborough has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Northborough was EF2 Tornado on Nov 21, 1956, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 7, 2009), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01532 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Northborough, MA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Northborough (ZIP 01532) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $394K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Northborough has 3 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 1963.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01532 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 21, 1956. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Northborough, MA area (ZIP 01532). 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 →