Hamden, CT (ZIP 06518) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $254.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hamden is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 36% 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 Jun 22, 2024.
Hamden 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.
Hamden has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $296K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
Hamden has experienced 3 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
Hamden has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 25, 1980.
Hamden has experienced 2 floods on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 23, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hamden 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 06518 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hamden, CT, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Hamden (ZIP 06518) has 2 recorded flood events. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 23, 2006.
Hamden has 3 recorded tornado events 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 $250.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 27, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06518 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 $254.5M in property damage in the Hamden, CT area (ZIP 06518). 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 →