Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 01862 in North Billerica, MA. These include 11 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for North Billerica is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 42% 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 Jun 27, 2017.
North Billerica has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
North Billerica has experienced 4 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 $502.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 29, 1974.
North Billerica 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 7, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Billerica was Flood on Jul 12, 2017, which caused $1M 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 01862 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Billerica, MA, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, North Billerica (ZIP 01862) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
North Billerica has 4 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 $502.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 29, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01862 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 12, 2017. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the North Billerica, MA area (ZIP 01862). 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 →