ZIP code 02114, covering Boston, MA, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 floods, 16 blizzards, and 12 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (43 total). Of these, 15 (35%) 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 $30.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (38%) 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 $7.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 30, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2015.
Boston has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Boston has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 3, 2007.
Boston has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Boston was Flood on Mar 5, 2001, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 14, 2010), causing $10.7M in damages. Heavy Snow on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02114 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (43 events), blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (12 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boston, MA, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30.4M in property damage.
Yes, Boston (ZIP 02114) has 43 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Boston has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02114 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 5, 2001. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.2M in property damage in the Boston, MA area (ZIP 02114). 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 →