Burlington, MA (ZIP 01803) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (16 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2015.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (50%) 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 $10.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Burlington has experienced 4 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 $750.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 1986.
Burlington has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 7, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burlington was Flood on Mar 29, 2010, which caused $8.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 12, 2017), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01803 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burlington, MA, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Burlington (ZIP 01803) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Burlington has 4 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 $750.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01803 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 29, 2010. This event caused $8.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.7M in property damage in the Burlington, MA area (ZIP 01803). 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 →