West Wareham, MA (ZIP 02576) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 8 floods, 4 hailstorms, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $231.5K.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (8 total). Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $131K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
West Wareham has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
West Wareham has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 20, 1977.
West Wareham has experienced 1 severe wind event 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 West 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 02576 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (8 events), hailstorms (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Wareham, MA, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $131K in property damage.
Yes, West Wareham (ZIP 02576) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $131K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02576 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 $231.5K in property damage in the West Wareham, MA area (ZIP 02576). 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 →