New Haven, CT (ZIP 06510) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 7 blizzards, 3 severe wind events, and 2 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $253.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Haven is blizzards, with 7 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. 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.
New Haven has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
New Haven has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 25, 1980.
New Haven has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2021.
New Haven has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 7, 1996.
New Haven 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 New Haven 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 06510 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Haven, CT, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, New Haven (ZIP 06510) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 7, 1996.
New Haven 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 06510 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 $253.8M in property damage in the New Haven, CT area (ZIP 06510). 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 →