Federal records document 89 natural disaster events in the Halifax, MA area (ZIP 02338). These include 42 blizzards, 26 floods, and 12 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.9M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (42 total). 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 $23.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2022.
Halifax has experienced 7 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.
Halifax has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 18, 1967.
The most significant disaster event on record for Halifax was Coastal Flood on Feb 9, 2013, which caused $9.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 29, 2010), causing $8.1M 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 02338 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (42 events), floods (26 events), hailstorms (12 events), severe wind events (7 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Halifax, MA, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.4M in property damage.
Yes, Halifax (ZIP 02338) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Halifax has 2 recorded tornado events 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 $250.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 18, 1967.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02338 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Feb 9, 2013. This event caused $9.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.9M in property damage in the Halifax, MA area (ZIP 02338). 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 →