Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 06043 in Bolton, CT. These include 12 blizzards, 12 floods, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Bolton is blizzards, with 12 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (67%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 7, 2018.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 $826K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Bolton has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Bolton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 4, 2019.
Bolton 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 Bolton was Heavy Snow on Oct 29, 2011, which caused $3M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 6, 1973), causing $2.5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Dec 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06043 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (12 events), floods (12 events), hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bolton, CT, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7M in property damage.
Yes, Bolton (ZIP 06043) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $826K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Bolton 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 4, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06043 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 29, 2011. This event caused $3M 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 $10.6M in property damage in the Bolton, CT area (ZIP 06043). 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 →