this area, (ZIP 02562) has experienced 62 recorded natural disaster events based on federal source records. These include 24 severe wind events, 18 floods, and 16 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Severe wind events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (24 total). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 18, 2022.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (50%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2022.
this area has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Coastal Flood on Feb 9, 2013, which caused $5.3M in property damage. Another major event was 84 mph High Wind (Oct 26, 2021), causing $1.3M in damages. Heavy Snow on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 02562 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (24 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (16 events), and hailstorms (4 events). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 02562) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02562 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Feb 9, 2013. This event caused $5.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.3M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 02562). This figure is based on historical records from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present plus older wildfire source records where available. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →