Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 02056 in Norfolk, MA. These include 12 floods, 9 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 12 recorded incidents (48% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $26.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Norfolk has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
Norfolk has experienced 4 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Norfolk was Flood on Mar 14, 2010, which caused $26.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 9, 1953), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Aug 21, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02056 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), hailstorms (9 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norfolk, MA, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26.5M in property damage.
Yes, Norfolk (ZIP 02056) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Norfolk has 4 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 02056 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 $30.6M in property damage in the Norfolk, MA area (ZIP 02056). 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 →