ZIP code 02720, covering Fall River, MA, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 floods, 26 blizzards, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (30 total). Of these, 13 (43%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
There have been 26 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. 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.
Fall River 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.
Fall River has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
Fall River has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 22, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fall River was Flash Flood on Sep 5, 2012, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Jan 7, 1996), causing $1.5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02720 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (30 events), blizzards (26 events), severe wind events (9 events), hailstorms (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fall River, MA, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.
Yes, Fall River (ZIP 02720) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M 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 02720 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 5, 2012. 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 $8.7M in property damage in the Fall River, MA area (ZIP 02720). 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 →