Scotland, CT (ZIP 06264) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 11 blizzards, 5 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Scotland is blizzards, with 11 recorded events making up 58% 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.
Scotland has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $735K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 25, 2018.
Scotland has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2009.
Scotland has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scotland 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 06264 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (11 events), floods (5 events), hailstorms (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scotland, CT, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7M in property damage.
Yes, Scotland (ZIP 06264) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $735K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 25, 2018.
Scotland has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06264 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 Scotland, CT area (ZIP 06264). 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 →