Storrs Mansfield, CT (ZIP 06268) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Storrs Mansfield is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. 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.
Storrs Mansfield has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $190K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
Storrs Mansfield has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 4, 2019.
Storrs Mansfield has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $98K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Storrs Mansfield 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 06268 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Storrs Mansfield, CT, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Storrs Mansfield (ZIP 06268) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $190K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
Storrs Mansfield has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 4, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06268 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 $7.6M in property damage in the Storrs Mansfield, CT area (ZIP 06268). 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 →