Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 06410 in Cheshire, CT. These include 19 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $255.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 47 injuries.
With 19 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Cheshire has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (43%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $255.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
Cheshire has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $138K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
Cheshire 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 30, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cheshire was EF4 Tornado on Jul 10, 1989, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 24, 1962), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jul 3, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06410 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cheshire, CT, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Cheshire (ZIP 06410) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 30, 2010.
Cheshire has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $255.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 27, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06410 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 10, 1989. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $255.5M in property damage in the Cheshire, CT area (ZIP 06410). 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 →