Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 06524 in Bethany, CT. These include 13 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $255.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bethany is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Bethany has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $308K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
Bethany 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.
Bethany has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Bethany has experienced 5 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bethany 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 06524 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (5 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bethany, CT, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Bethany (ZIP 06524) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Bethany has 5 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 06524 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 $255.6M in property damage in the Bethany, CT area (ZIP 06524). 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 →