ZIP code 02777, covering Swansea, MA, has 116 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 52 floods, 29 blizzards, and 17 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Swansea is floods, with 52 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 23 (44%) 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 $36.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
There have been 29 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (52%) 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 $4.5M 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 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Swansea has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Swansea has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 22, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Swansea was Flood on Mar 29, 2010, which caused $25.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 30, 2010), causing $5.9M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 5, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02777 has experienced 116 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (52 events), blizzards (29 events), hailstorms (17 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Swansea, MA, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $36.8M in property damage.
Yes, Swansea (ZIP 02777) has 52 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Swansea has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02777 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 $42.6M in property damage in the Swansea, MA area (ZIP 02777). 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 →