Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 02762 in Plainville, MA. These include 14 floods, 7 hailstorms, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.6M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Plainville is floods, with 14 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 $35.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Plainville has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Plainville has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plainville was Flood on Mar 29, 2010, which caused $23.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 14, 2010), causing $11.8M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 9, 1953 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02762 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (14 events), hailstorms (7 events), and tornadoes (6 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plainville, MA, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35.5M in property damage.
Yes, Plainville (ZIP 02762) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Plainville has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02762 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 29, 2010. This event caused $23.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.6M in property damage in the Plainville, MA area (ZIP 02762). 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 →