ZIP code 02081, covering Walpole, MA, has 90 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 blizzards, 27 floods, and 16 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $43M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
With 29 recorded incidents (32% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (30%) 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 $31.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 23, 2023.
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 16% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
Walpole 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 6, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walpole was Flash Flood on Jun 28, 2020, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Apr 1, 1997), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 9, 1953 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02081 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (29 events), floods (27 events), severe wind events (16 events), hailstorms (14 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walpole, MA, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.3M in property damage.
Yes, Walpole (ZIP 02081) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 23, 2023.
Walpole 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 6, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02081 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 $43M in property damage in the Walpole, MA area (ZIP 02081). 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 →