Federal records document 84 natural disaster events in the Somerset, MA area (ZIP 02725). These include 40 floods, 29 blizzards, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Somerset is floods, with 40 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 18 (45%) 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 $9.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
There have been 29 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (52%) 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 $4.5M 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 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 27, 2021.
Somerset has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 26, 1999.
Somerset has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 22, 1996.
Somerset has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 23, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Somerset was Flood on Mar 30, 2010, which caused $5.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 5, 2012), causing $1.5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02725 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (40 events), blizzards (29 events), severe wind events (11 events), hailstorms (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Somerset, MA, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.7M in property damage.
Yes, Somerset (ZIP 02725) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Somerset has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $45K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 23, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02725 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 30, 2010. This event caused $5.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.4M in property damage in the Somerset, MA area (ZIP 02725). 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 →