Enfield, CT (ZIP 06082) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $255.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 507 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Enfield is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $255.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2013.
Enfield has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
Enfield has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $108K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Enfield was EF4 Tornado on Oct 3, 1979, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 1, 2013), causing $5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06082 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Enfield, CT, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Enfield (ZIP 06082) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $185K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
Enfield has 11 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 $255.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06082 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 $255.4M in property damage in the Enfield, CT area (ZIP 06082). 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 →