Westbrook, CT (ZIP 06498) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 6 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $315.3K.
The dominant hazard type for Westbrook is hailstorms, with 6 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
Westbrook has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 1998.
Westbrook has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $315K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 30, 2010.
Westbrook has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westbrook was Flood on Mar 30, 2010, which caused $315K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06498 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westbrook, CT, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Westbrook (ZIP 06498) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $315K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 30, 2010.
Westbrook has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06498 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 30, 2010. This event caused $315K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $315.3K in property damage in the Westbrook, CT area (ZIP 06498). 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 →