Bolton, MA (ZIP 01740) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Bolton is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Bolton has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $24K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Bolton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 1989.
Bolton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 15, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bolton was EF2 Tornado on Nov 21, 1956, which caused $2.5M 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 01740 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bolton, MA, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3K in property damage.
Yes, Bolton (ZIP 01740) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Bolton has 5 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01740 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 21, 1956. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Bolton, MA area (ZIP 01740). 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 →