Zcta 02453, MA (ZIP 02453) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 21 floods, 21 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $29M.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 02453 is floods, with 21 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (43%) 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 $28.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 47% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Zcta 02453 has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 7, 1971.
Zcta 02453 has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 18, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 02453 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02453 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 02453, MA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $28.6M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 02453 (ZIP 02453) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Zcta 02453 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 Nov 7, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02453 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 $29M in property damage in the Zcta 02453, MA area (ZIP 02453). 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 →