Waterbury, CT (ZIP 06705) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 102 injuries.
With 18 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Waterbury has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (43%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $32.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 3, 1996.
Waterbury has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $603K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2008.
Waterbury has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $58K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waterbury was EF2 Tornado on Jul 10, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 24, 1962), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 24, 1962 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06705 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waterbury, CT, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Waterbury (ZIP 06705) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $603K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2008.
Waterbury has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $32.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06705 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 10, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.9M in property damage in the Waterbury, CT area (ZIP 06705). 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 →