Zcta 02445, MA (ZIP 02445) has experienced 83 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 floods, 21 hailstorms, and 16 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 02445 is floods, with 42 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 14 (33%) 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 $41.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (38%) 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 $7.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 30, 2020.
Zcta 02445 has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 1972.
Zcta 02445 has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 3, 2007.
Zcta 02445 has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 02445 was Flood on Mar 5, 2001, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 10, 2010), causing $11M in damages. Flood on Mar 14, 2010 also caused significant damage ($10.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02445 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (42 events), hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (16 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 02445, MA, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $41.3M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 02445 (ZIP 02445) has 42 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $41.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Zcta 02445 has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02445 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 5, 2001. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49.1M in property damage in the Zcta 02445, MA area (ZIP 02445). 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 →