ZIP code 01970, covering Salem, MA, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 floods, 19 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $18M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
With 30 recorded incidents (55% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 14 (47%) 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 $17.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% 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 $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 30, 2017.
Salem has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 1964.
Salem has experienced 3 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 Salem was Flood on Mar 14, 2010, which caused $9.8M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. 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 01970 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (30 events), hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salem, MA, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.3M in property damage.
Yes, Salem (ZIP 01970) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Salem 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 $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 1964.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01970 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 $18M in property damage in the Salem, MA area (ZIP 01970). 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 →