Wilmington, MA (ZIP 01887) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (20 total). 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 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Wilmington has experienced 3 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 $252.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 29, 1974.
Wilmington 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 Wilmington was Flood on Mar 29, 2010, which caused $8.8M 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 01887 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilmington, MA, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Wilmington (ZIP 01887) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Wilmington has 3 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 $252.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 29, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01887 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 29, 2010. This event caused $8.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.4M in property damage in the Wilmington, MA area (ZIP 01887). 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 →