Federal records document 105 natural disaster events in the Beverly, MA area (ZIP 01915). These include 46 blizzards, 36 floods, and 15 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Beverly is blizzards, with 46 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 22 (48%) 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 $10.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
There have been 36 recorded floods in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (53%) 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 $24.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 14% 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 Jul 26, 2015.
Beverly has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $618.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 26, 2021.
Beverly 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Beverly was Flood on Mar 14, 2010, which caused $9.8M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Feb 9, 2013), causing $5.8M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 4, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01915 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (46 events), floods (36 events), hailstorms (15 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Beverly, MA, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.8M in property damage.
Yes, Beverly (ZIP 01915) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Beverly 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 01915 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 14, 2010. This event caused $9.8M 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 $36.2M in property damage in the Beverly, MA area (ZIP 01915). 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 →