West Roxbury, MA (ZIP 02132) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 26 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for West Roxbury is floods, with 26 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (23%) 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 $11.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
West Roxbury has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3K 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 West Roxbury was Flash Flood on Jul 10, 2010, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 10, 2010), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02132 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (26 events), hailstorms (18 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Roxbury, MA, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.9M in property damage.
Yes, West Roxbury (ZIP 02132) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
West Roxbury has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02132 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 10, 2010. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.9M in property damage in the West Roxbury, MA area (ZIP 02132). 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 →