Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 06340 in Groton, CT. These include 14 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $940K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (14 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2014.
Groton has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $890K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 30, 2010.
Groton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 29, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Groton was Flood on Mar 30, 2010, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 29, 2010), causing $260K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06340 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (6 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Groton, CT, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Groton (ZIP 06340) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $890K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 30, 2010.
Groton has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 29, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06340 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 30, 2010. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $940K in property damage in the Groton, CT area (ZIP 06340). 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 →