Rockfall, CT (ZIP 06481) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 6 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $307.8K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (6 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Rockfall 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $305.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Rockfall has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rockfall was Flash Flood on Jul 8, 2011, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06481 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), floods (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rockfall, CT, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Rockfall (ZIP 06481) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $305.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Rockfall has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06481 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 $307.8K in property damage in the Rockfall, CT area (ZIP 06481). 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 →