ZIP code 02126, covering Mattapan, MA, has 61 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 floods, 16 blizzards, and 10 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (33 total). Of these, 10 (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 $19.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% 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.
Mattapan has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2015.
Mattapan 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.
Mattapan has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mattapan was Flood on Mar 5, 2001, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Jan 7, 1996), causing $7M in damages. Coastal Flood on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02126 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (33 events), blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (10 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mattapan, MA, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.5M in property damage.
Yes, Mattapan (ZIP 02126) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02126 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 $27.3M in property damage in the Mattapan, MA area (ZIP 02126). 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 →