Goshen, CT (ZIP 06756) has experienced 62 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 23 hailstorms, 18 blizzards, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $29M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (37% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (28%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2022.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (40%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Goshen has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 2010.
Goshen has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 20, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Goshen was EF2 Tornado on Jul 10, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 9, 2023), causing $1M 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 06756 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (18 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Goshen, CT, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Yes, Goshen (ZIP 06756) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Goshen has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06756 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 Goshen, CT area (ZIP 06756). 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 →