Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 06098 in Winsted, CT. These include 27 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M.
With 27 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 30, 2019.
Winsted has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 16, 2002.
Winsted has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
Winsted has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2018.
Winsted has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winsted was Flash Flood on Jul 9, 2023, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Mar 31, 1997), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Apr 15, 2007 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06098 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winsted, CT, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12K in property damage.
Yes, Winsted (ZIP 06098) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
Winsted has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06098 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 9, 2023. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Winsted, CT area (ZIP 06098). 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 →