Federal records document 109 natural disaster events in the Boxford, MA area (ZIP 01921). These include 46 blizzards, 30 floods, and 23 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 46 recorded incidents (42% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (43%) 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 $7.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
There have been 23 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
Boxford has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $218.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 26, 2021.
Boxford has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 15, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Boxford was Coastal Flood on Feb 9, 2013, which caused $5.8M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Apr 1, 1997), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 11, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01921 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (46 events), floods (30 events), hailstorms (23 events), severe wind events (7 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boxford, MA, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.8M in property damage.
Yes, Boxford (ZIP 01921) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Boxford 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 $252.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 15, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01921 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Feb 9, 2013. This event caused $5.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.1M in property damage in the Boxford, MA area (ZIP 01921). 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 →