Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 01701 in Framingham, MA. These include 19 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Framingham is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2020.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 43% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (63%) 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 $17.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Framingham has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Framingham was Flood on Mar 14, 2010, which caused $16.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 7, 2009), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01701 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (16 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Framingham, MA, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Framingham (ZIP 01701) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01701 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 14, 2010. This event caused $16.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.3M in property damage in the Framingham, MA area (ZIP 01701). 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 →