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02189 Weymouth, MA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Weymouth, MA (02189)

Weymouth, MA (ZIP 02189) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 21 floods, 16 blizzards, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.

🌊 Floods — Most Frequent Hazard

With 21 recorded incidents (42% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (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 $18.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 3, 2018.

❄️ Blizzards

There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 32% 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.

⛈️ Hailstorms

Weymouth has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

Weymouth has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 6, 1999.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Weymouth 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Weymouth has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2023.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Weymouth 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Weymouth, MA (02189)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02189 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (9 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 02189?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Weymouth, MA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.7M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 02189 (Weymouth) prone to flooding?

Yes, Weymouth (ZIP 02189) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 3, 2018.

Has Weymouth (02189) ever been hit by a tornado?

Weymouth has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2023.

What was the worst natural disaster in Weymouth, MA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02189 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 5, 2001. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 02189?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.5M in property damage in the Weymouth, MA area (ZIP 02189). 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 →

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