Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 06401 in Ansonia, CT. These include 8 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (8 total). Of these, 7 (88%) 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 Aug 18, 2024.
Ansonia has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Ansonia has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $77K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2018.
Ansonia has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 31, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ansonia was Flash Flood on Jul 8, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 18, 2024), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06401 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (8 events), hailstorms (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ansonia, CT, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Ansonia (ZIP 06401) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Ansonia has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 31, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06401 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 8, 2011. This event caused $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 Ansonia, CT area (ZIP 06401). 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 →