Plainfield, CT (ZIP 06374) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 11 blizzards, 10 hailstorms, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (11 total). 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.
Plainfield has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Plainfield has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $25.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2013.
Plainfield has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 12, 2015.
Plainfield has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plainfield was Flood on Mar 29, 2010, which caused $24.8M 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 06374 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (11 events), hailstorms (10 events), floods (5 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plainfield, CT, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7M in property damage.
Yes, Plainfield (ZIP 06374) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2013.
Plainfield has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06374 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 29, 2010. This event caused $24.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.5M in property damage in the Plainfield, CT area (ZIP 06374). 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 →