West Upton, MA (ZIP 01568) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $345K. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (15 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 2, 2017.
West Upton has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 2018.
West Upton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2016.
West Upton has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Upton was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 22, 2016, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01568 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Upton, MA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55K in property damage.
Yes, West Upton (ZIP 01568) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $120K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
West Upton has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $70K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01568 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 22, 2016. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $345K in property damage in the West Upton, MA area (ZIP 01568). 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 →