Scituate, MA (ZIP 02066) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 6 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Scituate is floods, with 6 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (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 $16.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2023.
Scituate has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2022.
Scituate has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 16, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scituate 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 02066 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (6 events), hailstorms (6 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scituate, MA, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16.2M in property damage.
Yes, Scituate (ZIP 02066) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2023.
Scituate has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 16, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02066 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 $16.5M in property damage in the Scituate, MA area (ZIP 02066). 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 →