Columbia, CT (ZIP 06237) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 12 blizzards, 8 hailstorms, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (12 total). 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.
Columbia has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2020.
Columbia has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $187K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Columbia has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 2013.
Columbia has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Columbia 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 06237 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (12 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), 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 Columbia, CT, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7M in property damage.
Yes, Columbia (ZIP 06237) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $187K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Columbia has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06237 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 $7.3M in property damage in the Columbia, CT area (ZIP 06237). 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 →