ZIP code 01886, covering Graniteville, MA, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 blizzards, 12 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (50% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 11 (42%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Graniteville has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $200.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2023.
Graniteville 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 1972.
Graniteville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2020.
Graniteville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 15, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Graniteville was Ice Storm on Dec 11, 2008, which caused $3M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 21, 1972), causing $2.5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01886 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (26 events), hailstorms (12 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Graniteville, MA, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.5M in property damage.
Yes, Graniteville (ZIP 01886) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2023.
Graniteville 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01886 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 11, 2008. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.5M in property damage in the Graniteville, MA area (ZIP 01886). 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 →