Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 02539 in Edgartown, MA. These include 9 floods, 7 blizzards, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.2M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (9 total). Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Edgartown has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $911K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 13, 2018.
Edgartown has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 2, 2011.
Edgartown has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $28.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 27, 2021.
Edgartown has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 18, 1951.
The most significant disaster event on record for Edgartown was Coastal Flood on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Jan 7, 1996), causing $800K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02539 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (9 events), blizzards (7 events), hailstorms (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edgartown, MA, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.2M in property damage.
Yes, Edgartown (ZIP 02539) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Edgartown has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 18, 1951.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02539 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.2M in property damage in the Edgartown, MA area (ZIP 02539). 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 →