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02872 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (02872)

Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 02872 in this area, . These include 24 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.6M.

🌊 Floods — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for this area is floods, with 24 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (42%) 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

this area 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

this area has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 23, 2008.

💨 Severe wind events

this area has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 27, 2021.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Flood on Mar 30, 2010, which caused $5.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 30, 2010), causing $3.5M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (02872)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02872 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (24 events), hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 02872?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.2M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 02872 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 02872) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.

Has this area (02872) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $295K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 23, 2008.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02872 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 30, 2010. This event caused $5.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 02872?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.6M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 02872). 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 →

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