Billerica, MA (ZIP 01821) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (14 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2017.
Billerica has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Billerica 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 22, 2016.
Billerica has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 7, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Billerica was Flood on Jul 12, 2017, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 22, 2016), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01821 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Billerica, MA, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Billerica (ZIP 01821) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Billerica 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 22, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01821 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 12, 2017. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Billerica, MA area (ZIP 01821). 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 →