Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 01864 in North Reading, MA. These include 16 floods, 14 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 16 recorded incidents (44% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 $783.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
North Reading 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 $255.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 29, 1974.
North Reading has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Reading was Flash Flood on Jul 10, 2010, which caused $500K 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 01864 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (16 events), hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Reading, MA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $783.4K in property damage.
Yes, North Reading (ZIP 01864) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $783.4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
North Reading 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 $255.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 29, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01864 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 10, 2010. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the North Reading, MA area (ZIP 01864). 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 →