Somers, CT (ZIP 06071) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. 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.
Somers has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $85.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 16, 2000.
Somers has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Somers was Heavy Snow on Oct 29, 2011, which caused $3M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Dec 7, 1996), causing $2M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($850K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06071 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (12 events), tornadoes (7 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Somers, CT, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Somers (ZIP 06071) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $165K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
Somers has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $85.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 16, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06071 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 $7.3M in property damage in the Somers, CT area (ZIP 06071). 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 →