ZIP code 01982, covering South Hamilton, MA, has 83 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 blizzards, 21 floods, and 10 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for South Hamilton is blizzards, with 46 recorded events making up 55% 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 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (57%) 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 $18.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
South Hamilton has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. 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 Jun 5, 2010.
South Hamilton has experienced 5 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 26, 2021.
South Hamilton has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 10, 1965.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Hamilton 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 01982 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (46 events), floods (21 events), hailstorms (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Hamilton, MA, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.8M in property damage.
Yes, South Hamilton (ZIP 01982) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
South Hamilton 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 01982 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 $29.4M in property damage in the South Hamilton, MA area (ZIP 01982). 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 →