ZIP code 01607, covering Worcester, MA, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 floods, 19 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 31 recorded incidents (53% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (19%) 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 $656K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 23, 2020.
Worcester has experienced 4 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 31, 1966.
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 EF3 Tornado (Jun 9, 1953), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01607 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (31 events), hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Worcester, MA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $656K in property damage.
Yes, Worcester (ZIP 01607) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $656K 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 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 31, 1966.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01607 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 $13.2M in property damage in the Worcester, MA area (ZIP 01607). 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 →