Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 06018 in Canaan, CT. These include 21 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (21 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
Canaan has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 16, 2002.
Canaan has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Canaan has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $97.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2002.
Canaan has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Canaan was Flash Flood on Jul 9, 2023, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Mar 31, 1997), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06018 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canaan, CT, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Canaan (ZIP 06018) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Canaan has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $97.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06018 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 9, 2023. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Canaan, CT area (ZIP 06018). 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 →