Sandy Hook, CT (ZIP 06482) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 11 floods, 7 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $833K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Sandy Hook is floods, with 11 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (82%) 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 $655K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Sandy Hook has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
Sandy Hook has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2018.
Sandy Hook has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sandy Hook was Flash Flood on Aug 18, 2024, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06482 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (11 events), hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sandy Hook, CT, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $655K in property damage.
Yes, Sandy Hook (ZIP 06482) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $655K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Sandy Hook has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $150K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06482 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 18, 2024. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $833K in property damage in the Sandy Hook, CT area (ZIP 06482). 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 →