East Wareham, MA (ZIP 02538) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 13 floods, 4 hailstorms, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $307K.
With 13 recorded incidents (65% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (31%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $207K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
East Wareham has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
East Wareham has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 30, 2012.
East Wareham has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 20, 1977.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Wareham was 101 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Oct 30, 2012, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02538 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), hailstorms (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Wareham, MA, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $207K in property damage.
Yes, East Wareham (ZIP 02538) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $207K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02538 was 101 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Oct 30, 2012. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $307K in property damage in the East Wareham, MA area (ZIP 02538). 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 →