ZIP code 02186, covering Milton, MA, has 109 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 floods, 29 blizzards, and 19 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 42 recorded incidents (39% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 12 (29%) 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 $32.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 23, 2023.
There have been 29 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. 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 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% 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.
Milton has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 21, 1956.
The most significant disaster event on record for Milton 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 02186 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (42 events), blizzards (29 events), hailstorms (19 events), severe wind events (18 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milton, MA, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32.6M in property damage.
Yes, Milton (ZIP 02186) has 42 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 23, 2023.
Milton 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 $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 21, 1956.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02186 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 $41.1M in property damage in the Milton, MA area (ZIP 02186). 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 →