Bellingham, MA (ZIP 02019) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $62.5M. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 18 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (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 $58.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Bellingham has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 21, 2004.
Bellingham has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bellingham was Flood on Mar 14, 2010, which caused $26.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 29, 2010), causing $23.6M in damages. Flood on Mar 29, 2010 also caused significant damage ($8.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02019 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bellingham, MA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Bellingham (ZIP 02019) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $58.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Bellingham has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 21, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02019 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 14, 2010. This event caused $26.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $62.5M in property damage in the Bellingham, MA area (ZIP 02019). 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 →