Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 02302 in Zcta 02302, MA. These include 17 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M. A total of 61 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 02302 is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Zcta 02302 has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2023.
Zcta 02302 has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 02302 was Flood on Mar 29, 2010, which caused $8.1M in property damage. Another major event was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 21, 1996), causing $4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02302 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 02302, MA, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Zcta 02302 (ZIP 02302) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Zcta 02302 has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $35K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02302 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 29, 2010. This event caused $8.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.2M in property damage in the Zcta 02302, MA area (ZIP 02302). 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 →