Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 06243 in this area, . These include 11 blizzards, 2 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. 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 69% of all recorded events (11 total). 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.
this area has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
this area 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 Aug 26, 1985.
this area has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 15, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area 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 06243 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (11 events), hailstorms (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7M in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 06243) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $600K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 15, 2005.
this area 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 Aug 26, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06243 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 $2.3M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 06243). 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 →