Holliston, MA (ZIP 01746) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.6M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Holliston is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 $35.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Holliston has experienced 5 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 Sep 27, 1985.
Holliston has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Holliston was Flood on Mar 14, 2010, which caused $26.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 29, 2010), causing $8.3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 9, 1953 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01746 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Holliston, MA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Holliston (ZIP 01746) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Holliston has 5 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 Sep 27, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01746 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 14, 2010. This event caused $26.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.6M in property damage in the Holliston, MA area (ZIP 01746). 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 →