Lynn, MA (ZIP 01902) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 floods, 16 blizzards, and 16 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 40 recorded incidents (52% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 19 (48%) 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 $25.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (38%) 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 $7.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 30, 2020.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 30, 2017.
Lynn has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 1964.
Lynn has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 3, 2007.
Lynn has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lynn was Flood on Mar 5, 2001, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Jan 7, 1996), causing $7M in damages. Coastal Flood on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01902 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (40 events), blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lynn, MA, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.2M in property damage.
Yes, Lynn (ZIP 01902) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Lynn has 3 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 $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 1964.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01902 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 5, 2001. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.7M in property damage in the Lynn, MA area (ZIP 01902). 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 →