Essex, MA (ZIP 01929) has experienced 74 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 blizzards, 15 floods, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $29M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Essex is blizzards, with 46 recorded events making up 62% 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 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (67%) 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 $18M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Essex has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $218.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 27, 2021.
Essex has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2010.
Essex has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 10, 1965.
The most significant disaster event on record for Essex 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. Heavy Snow on Apr 1, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01929 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (46 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (7 events), hailstorms (5 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Essex, MA, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.8M in property damage.
Yes, Essex (ZIP 01929) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Essex has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 10, 1965.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01929 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 $29M in property damage in the Essex, MA area (ZIP 01929). 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 →