Rochester, MA (ZIP 02770) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 17 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $632K.
With 17 recorded incidents (52% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 $619K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 8, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Rochester has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2023.
Rochester 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 Rochester 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 02770 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (17 events), hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rochester, MA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $619K in property damage.
Yes, Rochester (ZIP 02770) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $619K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 8, 2022.
Rochester has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $12.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02770 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 $632K in property damage in the Rochester, MA area (ZIP 02770). 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 →