Newbury, MA (ZIP 01951) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. A total of 17 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 10 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Jul 23, 2021.
Newbury has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Newbury has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 15, 1991.
Newbury has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 6, 2014.
Newbury has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 10, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newbury was Flood on Mar 30, 2010, which caused $3.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 15, 1991), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01951 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newbury, MA, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Newbury (ZIP 01951) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Newbury 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 15, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01951 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 30, 2010. This event caused $3.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Newbury, MA area (ZIP 01951). 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 →