New Bedford, MA (ZIP 02745) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 28 floods, 9 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $942K.
The dominant hazard type for New Bedford is floods, with 28 recorded events making up 67% 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.
New Bedford has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
New Bedford 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.
New Bedford has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 24, 1989.
New Bedford 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 New Bedford 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 02745 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (28 events), hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Bedford, MA, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $904.5K in property damage.
Yes, New Bedford (ZIP 02745) 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.
New Bedford 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 02745 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 New Bedford, MA area (ZIP 02745). 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 →