Westport, MA (ZIP 02790) has experienced 82 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 floods, 26 blizzards, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (40 total). Of these, 15 (38%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
There have been 26 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (50%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2021.
Westport has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 27, 2021.
Westport has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
Westport has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 8, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westport was Flash Flood on Sep 5, 2012, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Jan 7, 1996), causing $1.5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Jan 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02790 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (40 events), blizzards (26 events), severe wind events (10 events), hailstorms (4 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westport, MA, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.5M in property damage.
Yes, Westport (ZIP 02790) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02790 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 5, 2012. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.9M in property damage in the Westport, MA area (ZIP 02790). 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 →