Zcta 02451, MA (ZIP 02451) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 02451 is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (47%) 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 $29.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Zcta 02451 has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 22, 2016.
Zcta 02451 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 02451 was Flood on Mar 14, 2010, which caused $16.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 10, 2010), causing $11M in damages. Flood on Jul 12, 2017 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02451 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 02451, MA, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Zcta 02451 (ZIP 02451) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Zcta 02451 has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 22, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02451 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 14, 2010. This event caused $16.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.1M in property damage in the Zcta 02451, MA area (ZIP 02451). 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 →