ZIP code 01844, covering Methuen, MA, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $960.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Methuen is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 58% 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 Sep 8, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $300.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Methuen 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 $535K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 5, 1984.
Methuen has experienced 4 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Methuen was EF3 Tornado on Sep 29, 1974, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 28, 1965), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01844 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Methuen, MA, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Methuen (ZIP 01844) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $300.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Methuen 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 $535K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 5, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01844 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 29, 1974. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $960.5K in property damage in the Methuen, MA area (ZIP 01844). 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 →