Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 06416 in Cromwell, CT. These include 17 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $685.3K.
With 17 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Cromwell has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $305.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Cromwell has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 1972.
Cromwell 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). Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cromwell was Flash Flood on Jul 8, 2011, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 19, 1957), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06416 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cromwell, CT, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Cromwell (ZIP 06416) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $305.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Cromwell has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $255K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06416 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 8, 2011. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $685.3K in property damage in the Cromwell, CT area (ZIP 06416). 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 →