Lowell, MA (ZIP 01854) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (9 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 21, 2019.
Lowell has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $105.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Lowell has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 5, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lowell was EF2 Tornado on Jul 21, 1972, which caused $2.5M 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 01854 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), floods (8 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lowell, MA, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Lowell (ZIP 01854) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $105.7K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Lowell has 4 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 5, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01854 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 $2.9M in property damage in the Lowell, MA area (ZIP 01854). 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 →