ZIP code 06488, covering Southbury, CT, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 floods, 8 hailstorms, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Southbury is floods, with 30 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (27%) 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 $719.5K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Southbury has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
Southbury has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $118K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 15, 2020.
Southbury has experienced 7 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Southbury was EF3 Tornado on May 24, 1962, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. 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 06488 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (30 events), hailstorms (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), and tornadoes (7 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Southbury, CT, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $719.5K in property damage.
Yes, Southbury (ZIP 06488) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $719.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Southbury has 7 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06488 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 24, 1962. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Southbury, CT area (ZIP 06488). 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 →