Osterville, MA (ZIP 02655) has experienced 60 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 24 severe wind events, 16 blizzards, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Osterville is severe wind events, with 24 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. 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 27% 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 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (50%) 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.
Osterville has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 2, 2011.
Osterville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 23, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Osterville 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. EF1 Tornado on Jul 23, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02655 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (24 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (14 events), hailstorms (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Osterville, MA, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Osterville (ZIP 02655) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Osterville has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 23, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02655 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 $11.5M in property damage in the Osterville, MA area (ZIP 02655). 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 →