Dighton, MA (ZIP 02715) has experienced 66 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 26 blizzards, 21 floods, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Dighton is blizzards, with 26 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 13 (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 $4.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2021.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (33%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Dighton has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 26, 2021.
Dighton has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dighton was Heavy Snow on Jan 7, 1996, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Jan 7, 1996), causing $1.3M in damages. 86 mph High Wind on Oct 26, 2021 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02715 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (26 events), floods (21 events), severe wind events (10 events), and hailstorms (9 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dighton, MA, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.3M in property damage.
Yes, Dighton (ZIP 02715) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02715 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Jan 7, 1996. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.9M in property damage in the Dighton, MA area (ZIP 02715). 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 →