Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 02719 in Fairhaven, MA. These include 28 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $942K.
The dominant hazard type for Fairhaven is floods, with 28 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (21%) 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 $904.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Fairhaven has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $37.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2023.
Fairhaven has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 24, 1989.
Fairhaven has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairhaven was Flash Flood on Aug 11, 2008, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02719 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (28 events), hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairhaven, MA, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $904.5K in property damage.
Yes, Fairhaven (ZIP 02719) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $904.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2022.
Fairhaven has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $37.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02719 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 11, 2008. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $942K in property damage in the Fairhaven, MA area (ZIP 02719). 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 →