Naugatuck, CT (ZIP 06770) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 97 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Naugatuck is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Naugatuck has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $30.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
Naugatuck 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. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Naugatuck has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $122K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Naugatuck 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. EF1 Tornado on Jul 3, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06770 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Naugatuck, CT, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Naugatuck (ZIP 06770) 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.
Naugatuck has 9 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 $30.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 27, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06770 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 $31.7M in property damage in the Naugatuck, CT area (ZIP 06770). 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 →