ZIP code 01778, covering Wayland, MA, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 blizzards, 23 floods, and 14 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wayland is blizzards, with 26 recorded events making up 39% 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 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (52%) 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 $18.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2020.
Wayland has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 22, 2016.
Wayland 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wayland was Flood on Mar 14, 2010, which caused $16.6M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 11, 2008), causing $3M in damages. Heavy Snow on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01778 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (26 events), floods (23 events), hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wayland, MA, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.5M in property damage.
Yes, Wayland (ZIP 01778) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Wayland has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 22, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01778 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 14, 2010. This event caused $16.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.3M in property damage in the Wayland, MA area (ZIP 01778). 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 →