Orange, CT (ZIP 06477) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $160K.
The dominant hazard type for Orange is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Orange 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Orange has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 31, 2009.
Orange has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Orange was Flash Flood on Aug 18, 2024, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06477 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), floods (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orange, CT, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Orange (ZIP 06477) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $135K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Orange has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 31, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06477 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 18, 2024. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $160K in property damage in the Orange, CT area (ZIP 06477). 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 →