Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 02766 in Norton, MA. These include 13 floods, 8 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.5M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (13 total). Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $11.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Norton has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
Norton has experienced 4 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 23, 2018.
Norton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Norton was Flood on Mar 14, 2010, which caused $11.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 9, 1953), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02766 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norton, MA, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.9M in property damage.
Yes, Norton (ZIP 02766) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Norton has 4 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 23, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02766 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 14, 2010. This event caused $11.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.5M in property damage in the Norton, MA area (ZIP 02766). 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 →