Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 01741 in Carlisle, MA. These include 26 blizzards, 9 floods, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Carlisle is blizzards, with 26 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (42%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Carlisle has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2023.
Carlisle has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Carlisle has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 22, 2016.
Carlisle has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
Carlisle has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 7, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carlisle was Ice Storm on Dec 11, 2008, which caused $3M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Jan 7, 1996), causing $1.5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Dec 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01741 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (26 events), floods (9 events), hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carlisle, MA, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.5M in property damage.
Yes, Carlisle (ZIP 01741) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2023.
Carlisle 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 22, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01741 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 11, 2008. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.2M in property damage in the Carlisle, MA area (ZIP 01741). 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 →