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02420 Zcta 02420, MA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Zcta 02420, MA (02420)

Zcta 02420, MA (ZIP 02420) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.5M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (18 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2020.

🌊 Floods

There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (44%) 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 $21.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Zcta 02420 has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 22, 2016.

💨 Severe wind events

Zcta 02420 has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 7, 2014.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 02420 was Flash Flood on Jul 10, 2010, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 29, 2010), causing $8.8M in damages. Flood on Jul 12, 2017 also caused significant damage ($1M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Zcta 02420, MA (02420)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02420 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 02420?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 02420, MA, with 18 events documented.

Is ZIP code 02420 (Zcta 02420) prone to flooding?

Yes, Zcta 02420 (ZIP 02420) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.

Has Zcta 02420 (02420) ever been hit by a tornado?

Zcta 02420 has 5 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 22, 2016.

What was the worst natural disaster in Zcta 02420, MA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02420 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 10, 2010. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 02420?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.5M in property damage in the Zcta 02420, MA area (ZIP 02420). 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 →

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