Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 06519 in New Haven, CT. These include 7 blizzards, 4 severe wind events, and 2 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (7 total). 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 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 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for New 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 06519 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), and flood (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 06519) 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 06519 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 New Haven, CT area (ZIP 06519). 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 →