Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 01581 in Westborough, MA. These include 16 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $725.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Westborough is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2019.
Westborough has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $408K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
Westborough has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2016.
Westborough has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $42.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westborough was Flash Flood on Jul 7, 2009, which caused $150K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 22, 2016), causing $120K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01581 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westborough, MA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55K in property damage.
Yes, Westborough (ZIP 01581) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $408K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
Westborough has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $42.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01581 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 7, 2009. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $725.5K in property damage in the Westborough, MA area (ZIP 01581). 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 →