Putnam, CT (ZIP 06260) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 3 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 13 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. 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.
Putnam has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $705K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
Putnam 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Putnam 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 06260 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Putnam, CT, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Putnam (ZIP 06260) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $705K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
Putnam 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 06260 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 Putnam, CT area (ZIP 06260). 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 →