Medfield, MA (ZIP 02052) has experienced 91 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 30 floods, 29 blizzards, and 16 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $67M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (30 total). Of these, 11 (37%) 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 Jan 23, 2023.
There have been 29 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (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 $8.3M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2021.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $159.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
Medfield has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Medfield was Flash Flood on Jun 28, 2020, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 14, 2010), causing $26.4M 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 02052 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (30 events), blizzards (29 events), severe wind events (16 events), hailstorms (14 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Medfield, MA, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $58.5M in property damage.
Yes, Medfield (ZIP 02052) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $58.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 23, 2023.
Medfield has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02052 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 28, 2020. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $67M in property damage in the Medfield, MA area (ZIP 02052). 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 →