Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Cotuit, MA area (ZIP 02635). These include 24 severe wind events, 16 blizzards, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.2M. 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 44% 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 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% 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.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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.
Cotuit has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 2, 2011.
Cotuit has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 1968.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cotuit 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 and state records, ZIP code 02635 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (24 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (13 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cotuit, MA, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Cotuit (ZIP 02635) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Cotuit has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 1968.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02635 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 $10.2M in property damage in the Cotuit, MA area (ZIP 02635). 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 →