Federal records document 60 natural disaster events in the South Chatham, MA area (ZIP 02659). These include 25 severe wind events, 16 blizzards, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.8M. 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 42% of all recorded events (25 total). Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.9M 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 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% 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.
South Chatham has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 14, 1976.
South Chatham has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2014.
South Chatham has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 23, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Chatham 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. 84 mph High Wind on Oct 26, 2021 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02659 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (25 events), blizzards (16 events), floods (16 events), earthquake (1 event), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Chatham, MA, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, South Chatham (ZIP 02659) 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.
South Chatham has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 23, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02659 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 $14.8M in property damage in the South Chatham, MA area (ZIP 02659). 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 →