Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Manchester, CT area (ZIP 06040). These include 22 blizzards, 16 floods, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.5M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% 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.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (50%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Manchester has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Manchester has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 2013.
Manchester has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Manchester 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 06040 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (22 events), floods (16 events), hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Manchester, CT, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.4M in property damage.
Yes, Manchester (ZIP 06040) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Manchester has 6 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06040 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 $31.5M in property damage in the Manchester, CT area (ZIP 06040). 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 →