Canton Center, CT (ZIP 06020) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 22 blizzards, 5 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.4M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (22 total). 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.
Canton Center has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2009.
Canton Center has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 19, 2021.
Canton Center has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for Canton Center was Heavy Snow on Oct 29, 2011, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Mar 5, 2001), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Oct 15, 2005 also caused significant damage ($4.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06020 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (22 events), hailstorms (5 events), floods (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canton Center, CT, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.4M in property damage.
Yes, Canton Center (ZIP 06020) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 19, 2021.
Canton Center has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06020 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 29, 2011. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.4M in property damage in the Canton Center, CT area (ZIP 06020). 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 →