Groveland, MA (ZIP 01834) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 14 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2021.
Groveland has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2021.
Groveland has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $277.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 15, 1991.
Groveland has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 18, 2016.
Groveland has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 10, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Groveland was Flood on Mar 30, 2010, which caused $3.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 15, 1991), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01834 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Groveland, MA, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Groveland (ZIP 01834) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2021.
Groveland has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $277.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 15, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01834 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 30, 2010. This event caused $3.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Groveland, MA area (ZIP 01834). 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 →