Williamstown, MA natural hazards
Most of the natural-hazard damage FEMA expects in Williamstown comes from inland flooding, and overall the risk is high for a U.S. community. Flood insurance has paid 17 claims here since 1978. 9 federal disasters brought FEMA money into town.
FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025 · OpenFEMA claims, aid & declarationsHow exposed is Williamstown?
FEMA expects yearly storm and flood damage to homes and buildings in Williamstown to be higher than in 65% of U.S. communities, mostly from inland flooding.
What Williamstown faces
Each hazard’s share of the damage FEMA expects here, and how that compares with the rest of the country.
Inland flooding
Hurricanes
Lower here
Not a risk here
Does Williamstown flood?
Every paid claim on a federal flood insurance policy in Williamstown, from FEMA’s records.
Biggest named events
- Hurricane Irene: 8 claims, $74K
are insured
What’s been done with FEMA grants
9 federal disasters brought FEMA money here
Disasters the President declared that paid out in Williamstown itself: aid to households, or repair grants to the Town of Williamstown.
Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, and Flooding
Severe Storm and Snowstorm
Tropical Storm Irene
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm
Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flooding
Severe Storms and Flooding
Record And/Or Near Record Snow
Snow
Snow
Williamstown and the towns around it
How to read this page
FEMA’s expected losses across Williamstown total about $3.0M a year, counting buildings, people and crops.
Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025); OpenFEMA: NFIP redacted claims, multiple-loss properties, community status book and residential penetration rates, housing assistance (owners and renters), public assistance funded projects, hazard mitigation properties and disaster declarations. Census tracts: U.S. Census Bureau.