Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 06377 in Sterling, CT. These include 11 blizzards, 8 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Sterling is blizzards, with 11 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Sterling has experienced 8 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.
Sterling 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 $25.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2013.
Sterling has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 12, 2015.
Sterling has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 1992.
Sterling has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sterling 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 06377 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (11 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (4 events), earthquake (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sterling, CT, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7M in property damage.
Yes, Sterling (ZIP 06377) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2013.
Sterling 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 06377 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 $27.4M in property damage in the Sterling, CT area (ZIP 06377). 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 →