Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 06757 in Kent, CT. These include 11 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Kent is floods, with 11 recorded events making up 28% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $211K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 2, 2017.
Kent 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.
Kent has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
Kent has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 21, 2021.
Kent has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kent was Winter Storm on Mar 31, 1997, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 21, 1951), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06757 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (11 events), hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 28% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kent, CT, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $211K in property damage.
Yes, Kent (ZIP 06757) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $211K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Kent has 2 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 $295K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 21, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06757 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Mar 31, 1997. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Kent, CT area (ZIP 06757). 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 →