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02639 Dennis Port, MA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Dennis Port, MA (02639)

ZIP code 02639, covering Dennis Port, MA, has 61 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 severe wind events, 16 blizzards, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

💨 Severe wind events — Most Frequent Hazard

With 26 recorded incidents (43% of all events), severe wind events are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 18, 2022.

❄️ Blizzards

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.

🌊 Floods

There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Dennis Port has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 23, 2019.

⛈️ Hailstorms

Dennis Port has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2014.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Dennis Port was Coastal Flood on Feb 9, 2013, which caused $5.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 23, 2019), causing $3.6M in damages. 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 23, 2019 also caused significant damage ($2.6M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Dennis Port, MA (02639)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02639 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (26 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 43% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 02639?

Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dennis Port, MA, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.5M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 02639 (Dennis Port) prone to flooding?

Yes, Dennis Port (ZIP 02639) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.

Has Dennis Port (02639) ever been hit by a tornado?

Dennis Port has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 23, 2019.

What was the worst natural disaster in Dennis Port, MA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02639 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 02639?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.5M in property damage in the Dennis Port, MA area (ZIP 02639). 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 →

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