Thompson, CT (ZIP 06277) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Thompson is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 34% 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.
Thompson has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $750K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
Thompson has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 4, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thompson was EF1 Tornado on Aug 4, 2018, which caused $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 06277 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (5 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thompson, CT, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Thompson (ZIP 06277) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $750K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2021.
Thompson has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06277 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 4, 2018. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.7M in property damage in the Thompson, CT area (ZIP 06277). 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 →