Hingham, MA (ZIP 02043) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 21 floods, 16 blizzards, and 11 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Hingham is floods, with 21 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (33%) 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 $34.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (38%) 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 $7.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 30, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2025.
Hingham has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2023.
Hingham has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 6, 1999.
Hingham has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hingham was Flood on Mar 14, 2010, which caused $16.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 5, 2001), causing $15M in damages. Heavy Snow on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02043 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hingham, MA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $34.8M in property damage.
Yes, Hingham (ZIP 02043) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $34.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2023.
Hingham has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $260K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02043 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 14, 2010. This event caused $16.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.9M in property damage in the Hingham, MA area (ZIP 02043). 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 →