Gloucester, MA (ZIP 01930) shows 8 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 severe wind events, 2 hailstorms, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Severe wind events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (4 total). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 27, 2021.
Gloucester has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 1972.
Gloucester has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $9.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2010.
Gloucester has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 10, 1965.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gloucester was Flood on Mar 14, 2010, which caused $9.8M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01930 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (4 events), hailstorms (2 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gloucester, MA, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Gloucester (ZIP 01930) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $9.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2010.
Gloucester 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 01930 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 $9.8M in property damage in the Gloucester, MA area (ZIP 01930). 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 →