East Hampton, CT (ZIP 06424) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
East Hampton has experienced 4 tornadoes 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 $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 1963.
East Hampton has experienced 4 severe wind events 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 $385K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 31, 2013.
East Hampton 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2021.
East Hampton has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2019.
East Hampton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 17, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Hampton 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 06424 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Hampton, CT, with 15 events documented.
Yes, East Hampton (ZIP 06424) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $270K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2021.
East Hampton has 4 recorded tornado events 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 $505K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 1963.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06424 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 $1.2M in property damage in the East Hampton, CT area (ZIP 06424). 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 →