South Chelmsford, MA (ZIP 01824) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 26 blizzards, 14 hailstorms, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for South Chelmsford is blizzards, with 26 recorded events making up 47% 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 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
South Chelmsford has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $210.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
South Chelmsford has experienced 5 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 29, 1974.
South Chelmsford 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 South Chelmsford was Ice Storm on Dec 11, 2008, which caused $3M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 21, 1972), causing $2.5M 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 01824 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (26 events), hailstorms (14 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Chelmsford, MA, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.5M in property damage.
Yes, South Chelmsford (ZIP 01824) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $210.7K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
South Chelmsford has 5 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 29, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01824 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 $10.7M in property damage in the South Chelmsford, MA area (ZIP 01824). 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 →