Federal records document 97 natural disaster events in the Wenham, MA area (ZIP 01984). These include 46 blizzards, 31 floods, and 14 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $33M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% 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 31 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (52%) 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 $21.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 14% 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 Jul 26, 2015.
Wenham has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $618.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 26, 2021.
Wenham has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 1964.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wenham 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. Flash Flood on Oct 4, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01984 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (46 events), floods (31 events), hailstorms (14 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wenham, MA, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.8M in property damage.
Yes, Wenham (ZIP 01984) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Wenham has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 1964.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01984 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 $33M in property damage in the Wenham, MA area (ZIP 01984). 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 →