ZIP code 02717, covering East Freetown, MA, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 blizzards, 24 floods, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 26 recorded incidents (41% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (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.
East Freetown has experienced 9 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.
East Freetown has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
East Freetown 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 East Freetown 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 02717 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (26 events), floods (24 events), severe wind events (9 events), hailstorms (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Freetown, MA, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.3M in property damage.
Yes, East Freetown (ZIP 02717) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
East Freetown 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 02717 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 East Freetown, MA area (ZIP 02717). 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 →