Danvers, MA (ZIP 01923) has experienced 111 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 blizzards, 39 floods, and 18 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.4M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (46 total). 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 39 recorded floods in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (46%) 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 $14.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 16% 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 $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 26, 2015.
Danvers has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $32.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 1972.
Danvers has experienced 4 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Danvers was Coastal Flood on Feb 9, 2013, which caused $5.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 4, 2011), causing $2.5M 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 01923 has experienced 111 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (46 events), floods (39 events), hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Danvers, MA, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.8M in property damage.
Yes, Danvers (ZIP 01923) has 39 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Danvers has 4 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 $32.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01923 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 $26.4M in property damage in the Danvers, MA area (ZIP 01923). 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 →