Stonington, CT (ZIP 06378) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 12 floods, 8 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Stonington is floods, with 12 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Stonington has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
Stonington has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $63.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 13, 2021.
Stonington has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 18, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stonington was Flash Flood on Sep 2, 2021, which caused $706.2K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 30, 2010), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06378 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stonington, CT, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Stonington (ZIP 06378) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Stonington has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $63.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 13, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06378 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 2, 2021. This event caused $706.2K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Stonington, CT area (ZIP 06378). 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 →