Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 06478 in Oxford, CT. These include 18 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (18 total). Of these, 11 (61%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Oxford has experienced 9 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
Oxford has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $72K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oxford was EF3 Tornado on May 24, 1962, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 8, 2011), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06478 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (9 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oxford, CT, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, Oxford (ZIP 06478) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Oxford has 9 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 27, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06478 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 24, 1962. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Oxford, CT area (ZIP 06478). 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 →