Preston, CT (ZIP 06365) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 18 recorded incidents (75% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2024.
Preston has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 30, 2010.
Preston has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2002.
Preston has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 2, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Preston was Flood on Mar 30, 2010, which caused $1.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 14, 2010), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06365 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (4 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Preston, CT, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Preston (ZIP 06365) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 30, 2010.
Preston has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06365 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 30, 2010. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Preston, CT area (ZIP 06365). 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 →