Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 02382 in Whitman, MA. These include 15 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. A total of 61 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Whitman is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2025.
Whitman has experienced 9 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2023.
Whitman has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 1989.
Whitman 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 Whitman was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 21, 1996, which caused $4M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02382 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (9 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whitman, MA, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Whitman (ZIP 02382) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $80K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2023.
Whitman has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02382 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 $4.1M in property damage in the Whitman, MA area (ZIP 02382). 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 →