Sturbridge, MA (ZIP 01566) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Sturbridge is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
Sturbridge has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2019.
Sturbridge has experienced 3 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 $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 2011.
Sturbridge has experienced 1 severe wind event 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 Sturbridge was Flood on Mar 29, 2010, which caused $4M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01566 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sturbridge, MA, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Sturbridge (ZIP 01566) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2019.
Sturbridge has 3 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 $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01566 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 29, 2010. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.1M in property damage in the Sturbridge, MA area (ZIP 01566). 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 →