Lawrence, MA (ZIP 01841) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $402K.
The dominant hazard type for Lawrence is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $297K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Lawrence has experienced 3 severe wind events 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.
Lawrence has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 1956.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lawrence was Flash Flood on Jul 24, 2008, which caused $150K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01841 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lawrence, MA, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Lawrence (ZIP 01841) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $297K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Lawrence has 2 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 $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 1956.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01841 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 24, 2008. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $402K in property damage in the Lawrence, MA area (ZIP 01841). 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 →