Haddam, CT (ZIP 06438) shows 8 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 hailstorms, 2 severe wind events, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $212.5K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Haddam is hailstorms, with 4 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2008.
Haddam has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 31, 2013.
Haddam 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.
Haddam has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 1963.
The most significant disaster event on record for Haddam was 85 mph High Wind on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06438 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Haddam, CT, with 4 events documented.
Haddam has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 1963.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06438 was 85 mph High Wind, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $212.5K in property damage in the Haddam, CT area (ZIP 06438). 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 →