Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 06441 in Higganum, CT. These include 9 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $290K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Higganum is hailstorms, with 9 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Higganum has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 1998.
Higganum has experienced 3 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 $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 31, 2013.
Higganum 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Higganum 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 06441 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Higganum, CT, with 9 events documented.
Higganum 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 $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06441 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 $290K in property damage in the Higganum, CT area (ZIP 06441). 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 →