Colchester, CT (ZIP 06415) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 1 earthquake, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $450K. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (10 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Colchester has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 17, 1982.
Colchester has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2010.
Colchester has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 21, 1951.
The most significant disaster event on record for Colchester was EF3 Tornado on Aug 21, 1951, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 14, 2010), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06415 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colchester, CT, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Colchester (ZIP 06415) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2010.
Colchester has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 21, 1951.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06415 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 21, 1951. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $450K in property damage in the Colchester, CT area (ZIP 06415). 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 →