ZIP code 06074, covering South Windsor, CT, has 69 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 floods, 22 blizzards, and 14 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $286.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 503 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (26 total). Of these, 10 (38%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
There have been 22 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. 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 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2020.
South Windsor has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $257.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Windsor was EF4 Tornado on Oct 3, 1979, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 29, 2011), causing $8M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jul 1, 2013 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06074 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (26 events), blizzards (22 events), hailstorms (14 events), and tornadoes (7 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Windsor, CT, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.5M in property damage.
Yes, South Windsor (ZIP 06074) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
South Windsor has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $257.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06074 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 3, 1979. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $286.4M in property damage in the South Windsor, CT area (ZIP 06074). 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 →