Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 02061 in Norwell, MA. These include 13 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.8M.
With 13 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2025.
Norwell has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $16.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2023.
Norwell has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $510K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2023.
Norwell has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 6, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Norwell was Flood on Mar 14, 2010, which caused $16.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Sep 16, 1986), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02061 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norwell, MA, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35K in property damage.
Yes, Norwell (ZIP 02061) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2023.
Norwell has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $510K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02061 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 $16.8M in property damage in the Norwell, MA area (ZIP 02061). 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 →