Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 01541 in Princeton, MA. These include 20 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (20 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Princeton has experienced 8 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2001.
Princeton has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $595K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Princeton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 9, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Princeton was Flood on Apr 16, 2007, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 10, 1989), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01541 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (7 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Princeton, MA, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Princeton (ZIP 01541) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $595K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Princeton has 8 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01541 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 16, 2007. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Princeton, MA area (ZIP 01541). 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 →