Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Worcester, MA area (ZIP 01606). These include 31 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Worcester is floods, with 31 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (23%) 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 $605K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 23, 2020.
Worcester has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 1989.
Worcester has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Worcester was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 31, 1998, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 10, 1989), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01606 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (31 events), hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Worcester, MA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $605K in property damage.
Yes, Worcester (ZIP 01606) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $605K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Worcester has 4 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 $255K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01606 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 $10.9M in property damage in the Worcester, MA area (ZIP 01606). 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 →