Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 06371 in Old Lyme, CT. These include 10 hailstorms, 3 severe wind events, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $525.3K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 10 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 22, 2020.
Old Lyme has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 31, 2013.
Old Lyme has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $315K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 30, 2010.
Old Lyme has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 1998.
Old Lyme has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Old Lyme was Flood on Mar 30, 2010, which caused $315K in property damage. Another major event was 85 mph High Wind (Oct 29, 2012), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06371 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Old Lyme, CT, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Old Lyme (ZIP 06371) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $315K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 30, 2010.
Old Lyme has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06371 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 30, 2010. This event caused $315K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $525.3K in property damage in the Old Lyme, CT area (ZIP 06371). 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 →