Eastford, CT (ZIP 06242) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 11 blizzards, 9 floods, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Eastford is blizzards, with 11 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Eastford has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $745K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
Eastford has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
Eastford has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 1985.
Eastford 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 Eastford was EF1 Tornado on Jun 24, 1985, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Dec 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Oct 15, 2005 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06242 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (11 events), floods (9 events), hailstorms (8 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eastford, CT, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7M in property damage.
Yes, Eastford (ZIP 06242) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $745K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
Eastford has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06242 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 24, 1985. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Eastford, CT area (ZIP 06242). 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 →