Monroe, CT (ZIP 06468) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $725.3K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Monroe is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Monroe has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $685K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Monroe has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 1996.
Monroe has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Monroe was Flash Flood on Aug 18, 2024, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06468 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monroe, CT, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Monroe (ZIP 06468) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $685K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Monroe has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06468 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 18, 2024. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $725.3K in property damage in the Monroe, CT area (ZIP 06468). 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 →