Plantsville, CT (ZIP 06479) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 15 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Plantsville has experienced 3 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 3, 1996.
Plantsville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2010.
Plantsville has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 30, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plantsville was EF3 Tornado on May 24, 1962, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 3, 1996), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06479 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plantsville, CT, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Plantsville (ZIP 06479) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 30, 2010.
Plantsville has 3 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06479 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 24, 1962. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.7M in property damage in the Plantsville, CT area (ZIP 06479). 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 →