Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the Bristol, CT area (ZIP 06010). These include 22 blizzards, 19 hailstorms, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bristol is blizzards, with 22 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 14 (64%) 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 $23.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 13, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (67%) 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 $14.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Bristol has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 2010.
Bristol has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bristol was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $8M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 29, 2011), causing $8M in damages. Heavy Snow on Mar 5, 2001 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06010 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (22 events), hailstorms (19 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bristol, CT, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.4M in property damage.
Yes, Bristol (ZIP 06010) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Bristol has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06010 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.6M in property damage in the Bristol, CT area (ZIP 06010). 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 →