Shelton, CT (ZIP 06484) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (13 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Shelton has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $585K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Shelton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 24, 2010.
Shelton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 31, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shelton was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 24, 2010, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 18, 2024), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06484 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shelton, CT, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Shelton (ZIP 06484) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $585K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Shelton has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 31, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06484 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 24, 2010. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.9M in property damage in the Shelton, CT area (ZIP 06484). 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 →