Federal records document 91 natural disaster events in the Duxbury, MA area (ZIP 02332). These include 42 blizzards, 26 floods, and 14 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $42M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Duxbury is blizzards, with 42 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 21 (50%) 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 $8.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2022.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (46%) 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 $31.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2022.
Duxbury has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Duxbury has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 4, 1964.
The most significant disaster event on record for Duxbury was Flood on Mar 14, 2010, which caused $16.1M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Feb 9, 2013), causing $9.2M in damages. Heavy Snow on Apr 1, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02332 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (42 events), floods (26 events), hailstorms (14 events), severe wind events (8 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Duxbury, MA, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.4M in property damage.
Yes, Duxbury (ZIP 02332) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Duxbury has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 4, 1964.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02332 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 14, 2010. This event caused $16.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42M in property damage in the Duxbury, MA area (ZIP 02332). 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 →