Federal records document 65 natural disaster events in the Peabody, MA area (ZIP 01960). These include 34 floods, 24 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 34 recorded incidents (52% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 13 (38%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
There have been 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% 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 Aug 23, 2020.
Peabody has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $32.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 1972.
Peabody has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Peabody was Flash Flood on Oct 4, 2011, which caused $2.5M 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 ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01960 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (34 events), hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Peabody, MA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.5M in property damage.
Yes, Peabody (ZIP 01960) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Peabody has 5 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 $32.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01960 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 4, 2011. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.2M in property damage in the Peabody, MA area (ZIP 01960). 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 →