Onset, MA (ZIP 02558) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 11 floods, 3 hailstorms, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $242K.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (11 total). Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $142K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2021.
Onset has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Onset 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Onset 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 02558 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (11 events), hailstorms (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Onset, MA, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $142K in property damage.
Yes, Onset (ZIP 02558) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $142K 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 02558 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 $242K in property damage in the Onset, MA area (ZIP 02558). 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 →