Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Bethlehem, CT area (ZIP 06751). These include 20 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $29M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 76 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bethlehem is floods, with 20 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $138.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
Bethlehem has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 16, 2002.
Bethlehem has experienced 8 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 2010.
Bethlehem has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 15, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bethlehem 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. Winter Storm on Mar 31, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06751 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (20 events), hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bethlehem, CT, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $138.5K in property damage.
Yes, Bethlehem (ZIP 06751) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $138.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Bethlehem has 8 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 $27.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06751 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 $29M in property damage in the Bethlehem, CT area (ZIP 06751). 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 →