Hartford, CT (ZIP 06114) has experienced 57 recorded natural disaster events based on federal source records. These include 22 blizzards, 17 floods, and 13 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (22 total). 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 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (35%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2020.
Hartford has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hartford 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 source records, ZIP code 06114 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (22 events), floods (17 events), hailstorms (13 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hartford, CT, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.4M in property damage.
Yes, Hartford (ZIP 06114) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Hartford has 5 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06114 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 $29.2M in property damage in the Hartford, CT area (ZIP 06114). This figure is based on historical records from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present plus older wildfire source records where available. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →