Marion, MA (ZIP 02738) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 7 floods, 5 hailstorms, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $216.5K.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (7 total). Of these, 2 (29%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $106K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2017.
Marion has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Marion has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 30, 2012.
Marion has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marion was 101 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Oct 30, 2012, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02738 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), hailstorms (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marion, MA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $106K in property damage.
Yes, Marion (ZIP 02738) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $106K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2017.
Marion has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02738 was 101 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Oct 30, 2012. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $216.5K in property damage in the Marion, MA area (ZIP 02738). 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 →