Zcta 02493, MA (ZIP 02493) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 24 floods, 22 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 02493 is floods, with 24 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (46%) 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 $29.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
There have been 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 43% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Zcta 02493 has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 22, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 02493 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 02493 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (24 events), hailstorms (22 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 02493, MA, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $29.5M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 02493 (ZIP 02493) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Zcta 02493 has 5 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 02493 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 $30.8M in property damage in the Zcta 02493, MA area (ZIP 02493). 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 →