ZIP code 01562, covering Spencer, MA, has 92 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 57 blizzards, 20 hailstorms, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (57 total). Of these, 26 (46%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $31.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 13, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Spencer has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
Spencer has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 10, 1979.
Spencer has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spencer was Ice Storm on Dec 11, 2008, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 11, 2008), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 10, 1979 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01562 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (57 events), hailstorms (20 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spencer, MA, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $31.4M in property damage.
Yes, Spencer (ZIP 01562) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2016.
Spencer 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 Aug 10, 1979.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01562 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 11, 2008. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.4M in property damage in the Spencer, MA area (ZIP 01562). 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 →