ZIP code 01826, covering Dracut, MA, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Dracut is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $154.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Dracut has experienced 7 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 Jul 5, 1984.
Dracut 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 18, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dracut was EF2 Tornado on Jul 21, 1972, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 29, 1974), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01826 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dracut, MA, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Dracut (ZIP 01826) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $154.7K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Dracut has 7 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 Jul 5, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01826 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 21, 1972. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Dracut, MA area (ZIP 01826). 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 →