North Easton, MA (ZIP 02356) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M. A total of 62 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for North Easton is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $142K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
North Easton has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 1989.
North Easton 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 North Easton was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 21, 1996, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 9, 1953), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02356 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Easton, MA, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, North Easton (ZIP 02356) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $142K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
North Easton has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02356 was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 21, 1996. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.7M in property damage in the North Easton, MA area (ZIP 02356). 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 →