ZIP code 02771, covering Seekonk, MA, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 32 floods, 19 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Seekonk is floods, with 32 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 13 (41%) 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 $39.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2022.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Seekonk has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $360K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Seekonk has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Seekonk has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Seekonk was Flood on Mar 29, 2010, which caused $25.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 14, 2010), causing $11.8M in damages. Flood on Mar 14, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02771 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (32 events), hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Seekonk, MA, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $39.6M in property damage.
Yes, Seekonk (ZIP 02771) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2022.
Seekonk has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $360K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02771 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 29, 2010. This event caused $25.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.3M in property damage in the Seekonk, MA area (ZIP 02771). 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 →