ZIP code 02747, covering North Dartmouth, MA, has 102 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 51 floods, 26 blizzards, and 11 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (51 total). Of these, 14 (27%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
There have been 26 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% 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.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
North Dartmouth has experienced 10 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.
North Dartmouth has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 8, 2020.
North Dartmouth has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 1970.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Dartmouth 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 02747 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (51 events), blizzards (26 events), hailstorms (11 events), severe wind events (10 events), earthquakes (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Dartmouth, MA, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, North Dartmouth (ZIP 02747) has 51 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
North Dartmouth has 2 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 $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 1970.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02747 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 $9.4M in property damage in the North Dartmouth, MA area (ZIP 02747). 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 →