ZIP code 01775, covering Stow, MA, has 59 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 blizzards, 24 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Stow is blizzards, with 26 recorded events making up 44% 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.
There have been 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
Stow has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $156K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Stow has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 15, 1985.
Stow 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.
Stow 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 20, 1963.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stow 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 01775 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (26 events), hailstorms (24 events), floods (6 events), earthquake (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stow, MA, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.5M in property damage.
Yes, Stow (ZIP 01775) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $156K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Stow has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 1963.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01775 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 $7.6M in property damage in the Stow, MA area (ZIP 01775). 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 →