Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 06492 in Wallingford, CT. These include 15 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $254M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wallingford is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Wallingford has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 19, 2019.
Wallingford has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $238K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
Wallingford has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 30, 2010.
Wallingford has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wallingford was EF4 Tornado on Jul 10, 1989, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 1, 2011), causing $2.1M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06492 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wallingford, CT, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Wallingford (ZIP 06492) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 30, 2010.
Wallingford has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06492 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 10, 1989. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $254M in property damage in the Wallingford, CT area (ZIP 06492). 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 →