Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 06232 in Andover, CT. These include 12 blizzards, 5 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 12 recorded incidents (50% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (67%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 7, 2018.
Andover has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 2, 2017.
Andover has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 4, 2019.
Andover has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Andover was Heavy Snow on Oct 29, 2011, which caused $3M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Dec 7, 1996), causing $2M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($850K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06232 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (12 events), hailstorms (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Andover, CT, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7M in property damage.
Yes, Andover (ZIP 06232) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $60K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Andover has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 4, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06232 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 29, 2011. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.2M in property damage in the Andover, CT area (ZIP 06232). 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 →