Shrewsbury, MA (ZIP 01545) has experienced 63 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Shrewsbury is floods, with 33 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (21%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $616K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
Shrewsbury has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2016.
Shrewsbury has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shrewsbury was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 31, 1998, which caused $10M 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 01545 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (33 events), hailstorms (18 events), severe wind events (7 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shrewsbury, MA, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $616K in property damage.
Yes, Shrewsbury (ZIP 01545) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $616K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Shrewsbury has 5 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01545 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 31, 1998. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.6M in property damage in the Shrewsbury, MA area (ZIP 01545). 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 →