Topsfield, MA (ZIP 01983) has experienced 89 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 blizzards, 25 floods, and 12 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.3M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (46 total). 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 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (44%) 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 $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 13% 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2021.
Topsfield has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 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.
Topsfield has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 15, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Topsfield was Coastal Flood on Feb 9, 2013, which caused $5.8M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Apr 1, 1997), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 11, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01983 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (46 events), floods (25 events), hailstorms (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Topsfield, MA, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.8M in property damage.
Yes, Topsfield (ZIP 01983) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Topsfield has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 15, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01983 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Feb 9, 2013. This event caused $5.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.3M in property damage in the Topsfield, MA area (ZIP 01983). 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 →