The city of East Longmeadow is located in Massachusetts. The city was once home to Milton Bradley, which remains in one of their largest manufacturing facilities. In 1984, Hasbro purchased the company and in 2016 Cartamundi acquired it. Besides manufacturing toys, the city also offers several golf courses. However, the population of East Longmeadow City is not large enough to support a major golf course.
The population of East Longmeadow City is approximately 16,627. It is located about seven miles from Springfield, Massachusetts. The city has convenient access to Interstate 91. The city's land area is one square mile and includes about 3% agriculture land, 2% commercial land, 4% industrial property, and the rest is water right-of-way. In addition to the city's historic buildings, the city has many points of interest.
Flooding in the area was the worst in August 1955. There are no records of precise water levels, but the area surrounding East Longmeadow recorded nearly 20 inches of rain. The town's Hazard Mitigation Committee has experience dealing with localized flooding. The city has an on-staff part-time professional building inspector. In addition, the city's infrastructure is maintained according to International standards.
While storms and tornadoes do not occur frequently in East Longmeadow, the town is prone to natural disasters. The Massachusetts Hazard Mitigation Plan estimates that the city experiences between ten and 30 days of thunderstorm activity every year. The town's last tornado was in 1978, but over fifteen tornadoes have struck Hampden County since 1950. The Town has been impacted by natural disasters like floods and earthquakes.