Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 01772 in Southborough, MA. These include 20 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $518.5K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (20 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2017.
Southborough has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $296K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Southborough has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2016.
Southborough has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 3, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Southborough was Flash Flood on Jul 7, 2009, which caused $150K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 22, 2016), causing $120K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01772 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Southborough, MA, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Southborough (ZIP 01772) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $296K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Southborough has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 3, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01772 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 7, 2009. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $518.5K in property damage in the Southborough, MA area (ZIP 01772). 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 →