ZIP code 02090, covering Westwood, MA, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 blizzards, 25 floods, and 16 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.4M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
With 29 recorded incidents (35% 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 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (36%) 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 19% 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 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
Westwood has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westwood 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. Heavy Snow on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02090 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (29 events), floods (25 events), severe wind events (16 events), hailstorms (12 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westwood, MA, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.3M in property damage.
Yes, Westwood (ZIP 02090) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 23, 2023.
Westwood has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02090 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 $40.4M in property damage in the Westwood, MA area (ZIP 02090). 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 →