Zcta 02462, MA (ZIP 02462) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (12 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Zcta 02462 has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $28.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Zcta 02462 has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.3K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 02462 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 02462 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), floods (10 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 02462, MA, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Zcta 02462 (ZIP 02462) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Zcta 02462 has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02462 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 $28.3M in property damage in the Zcta 02462, MA area (ZIP 02462). 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 →