Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 06234 in Brooklyn, CT. These include 11 blizzards, 9 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 11 recorded incidents (39% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 18, 2020.
Brooklyn has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Brooklyn has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $710K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
Brooklyn has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 1992.
Brooklyn has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 12, 2015.
Brooklyn has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brooklyn was Heavy Snow on Dec 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 15, 2005), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06234 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (11 events), hailstorms (9 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brooklyn, CT, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7M in property damage.
Yes, Brooklyn (ZIP 06234) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $710K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
Brooklyn has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06234 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Dec 7, 1996. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Brooklyn, CT area (ZIP 06234). 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 →