Milford, MA (ZIP 01757) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.4M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (14 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Milford has experienced 6 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 26, 2018.
Milford has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $34.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 29, 2010.
Milford 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 Milford 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 01757 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milford, MA, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Milford (ZIP 01757) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $34.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 29, 2010.
Milford has 6 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 26, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01757 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 $37.4M in property damage in the Milford, MA area (ZIP 01757). 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 →