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06032 Farmington, CT — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Farmington, CT (06032)

ZIP code 06032, covering Farmington, CT, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 hailstorms, 24 floods, and 22 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Farmington is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $54K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.

🌊 Floods

There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (54%) 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 $13.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.

❄️ Blizzards

There have been 22 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Farmington has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 2010.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Farmington 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Farmington, CT (06032)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06032 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (24 events), blizzards (22 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 06032?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Farmington, CT, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $54K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 06032 (Farmington) prone to flooding?

Yes, Farmington (ZIP 06032) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.

Has Farmington (06032) ever been hit by a tornado?

Farmington has 5 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 2010.

What was the worst natural disaster in Farmington, CT?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06032 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 06032?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.7M in property damage in the Farmington, CT area (ZIP 06032). 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 →

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