West Haven, CT (ZIP 06516) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 7 blizzards, 4 hailstorms, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 7 recorded incidents (39% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
West Haven has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
West Haven has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
West Haven has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 25, 1980.
West 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Haven was Ice Storm on Feb 1, 2011, which caused $2.1M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 1, 2011), causing $1.4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06516 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (7 events), hailstorms (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Haven, CT, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, West Haven (ZIP 06516) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 7, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06516 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 1, 2011. This event caused $2.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.9M in property damage in the West Haven, CT area (ZIP 06516). 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 →