ZIP code 02726, covering Somerset, MA, has 69 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 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 42% of all recorded events (29 total). Of these, 12 (41%) 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 38% 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.
Somerset 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.
Somerset has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2012.
Somerset has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 22, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Somerset 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 02726 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (29 events), blizzards (26 events), severe wind events (9 events), hailstorms (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Somerset, MA, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.
Yes, Somerset (ZIP 02726) has 29 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 02726 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 Somerset, MA area (ZIP 02726). 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 →