Portland, CT (ZIP 06480) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $937.5K. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Portland is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Portland has experienced 5 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 $507.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 1972.
Portland has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2011.
Portland has experienced 2 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 $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Portland was Flash Flood on Jul 8, 2011, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 19, 1957), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06480 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Portland, CT, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Portland (ZIP 06480) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $255K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2011.
Portland has 5 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 $507.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06480 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 8, 2011. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $937.5K in property damage in the Portland, CT area (ZIP 06480). 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 →