Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Quincy, MA area (ZIP 02170). These include 29 floods, 16 blizzards, and 10 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Quincy is floods, with 29 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (31%) 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 $19.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2019.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% 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.
Quincy has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2021.
Quincy has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Quincy 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Quincy 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 02170 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (29 events), blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (10 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Quincy, MA, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.4M in property damage.
Yes, Quincy (ZIP 02170) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02170 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 $27.2M in property damage in the Quincy, MA area (ZIP 02170). 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 →