South Glastonbur, CT (ZIP 06073) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 22 blizzards, 12 hailstorms, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.3M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for South Glastonbur is blizzards, with 22 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. 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 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
South Glastonbur has experienced 6 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2009.
South Glastonbur 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2021.
South Glastonbur has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Glastonbur 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 06073 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (22 events), hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Glastonbur, CT, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.4M in property damage.
Yes, South Glastonbur (ZIP 06073) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2021.
South Glastonbur has 6 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06073 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 $29.3M in property damage in the South Glastonbur, CT area (ZIP 06073). 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 →