Southington, CT (ZIP 06489) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 24 hailstorms, 22 blizzards, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $39M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Southington is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (64%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $23.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 13, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (50%) 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 $12.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Southington 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 2010.
Southington has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Southington was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $8M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 29, 2011), causing $8M in damages. Heavy Snow on Mar 5, 2001 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06489 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (22 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Southington, CT, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Southington (ZIP 06489) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Southington 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06489 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39M in property damage in the Southington, CT area (ZIP 06489). 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 →