Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 02492 in Zcta 02492, MA. These include 18 floods, 17 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (18 total). Of these, 6 (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 $17M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 46% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
Zcta 02492 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 02492 was Flood on Mar 14, 2010, which caused $16.6M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02492 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), hailstorms (17 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 02492, MA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 02492 (ZIP 02492) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Zcta 02492 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 02492 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 $17.1M in property damage in the Zcta 02492, MA area (ZIP 02492). 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 →