Federal records document 109 natural disaster events in the Paxton, MA area (ZIP 01612). These include 57 blizzards, 26 floods, and 19 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 44 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (57 total). Of these, 26 (46%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $31.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 13, 2023.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (38%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Paxton 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.
Paxton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 31, 1966.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paxton was Ice Storm on Dec 11, 2008, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 31, 1998), causing $10M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 11, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01612 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (57 events), floods (26 events), hailstorms (19 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paxton, MA, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $31.4M in property damage.
Yes, Paxton (ZIP 01612) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Paxton has 3 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 $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 31, 1966.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01612 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 11, 2008. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43.1M in property damage in the Paxton, MA area (ZIP 01612). 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 →