Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 06081 in Tariffville, CT. These include 22 blizzards, 6 floods, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $277.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 501 injuries.
With 22 recorded incidents (59% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Tariffville has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2013.
Tariffville has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 2, 2024.
Tariffville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Tariffville has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 3, 1979.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tariffville 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. Heavy Snow on Mar 5, 2001 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06081 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (22 events), floods (6 events), hailstorms (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tariffville, CT, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.4M in property damage.
Yes, Tariffville (ZIP 06081) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2013.
Tariffville has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 3, 1979.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06081 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 $277.9M in property damage in the Tariffville, CT area (ZIP 06081). 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 →