South Walpole, MA (ZIP 02071) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 8 floods, 4 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 8 recorded incidents (53% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Flood-related events have caused a combined $89K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
South Walpole has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 23, 2015.
South Walpole has experienced 3 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 6, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Walpole was EF3 Tornado on Jun 9, 1953, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02071 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (8 events), hailstorms (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Walpole, MA, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $89K in property damage.
Yes, South Walpole (ZIP 02071) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $89K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
South Walpole has 3 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 6, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02071 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 9, 1953. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the South Walpole, MA area (ZIP 02071). 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 →