Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 06065 in Riverton, CT. These include 14 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M.
With 14 recorded incidents (44% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Riverton 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.
Riverton has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $787K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 15, 2007.
Riverton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2018.
Riverton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Riverton was Winter Storm on Mar 31, 1997, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 15, 2007), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06065 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Riverton, CT, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Yes, Riverton (ZIP 06065) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $787K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 15, 2007.
Riverton has 3 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 $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06065 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Mar 31, 1997. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Riverton, CT area (ZIP 06065). 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 →