Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 02421 in Zcta 02421, MA. These include 23 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 02421 is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (35%) 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 $12.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Zcta 02421 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.
Zcta 02421 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 02421 was Flash Flood on Jul 10, 2010, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 12, 2017), causing $1M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Aug 22, 2016 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02421 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 02421, MA, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Zcta 02421 (ZIP 02421) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Zcta 02421 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.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02421 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.7M in property damage in the Zcta 02421, MA area (ZIP 02421). 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 →