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06776 New Milford, CT — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: New Milford, CT (06776)

ZIP code 06776, covering New Milford, CT, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 21 floods, 12 hailstorms, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.

🌊 Floods — Primary Hazard

Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (21 total). Of these, 3 (14%) 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 $256K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2024.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 2, 2017.

❄️ Blizzards

New Milford 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.

💨 Severe wind events

New Milford has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 15, 2020.

🌪️ Tornadoes

New Milford has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $409K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 2002.

🔥 Wildfires

New Milford has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 1, 2017.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for New Milford 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in New Milford, CT (06776)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06776 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 36% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 06776?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Milford, CT, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $256K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 06776 (New Milford) prone to flooding?

Yes, New Milford (ZIP 06776) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $256K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.

Has New Milford (06776) ever been hit by a tornado?

New Milford has 6 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 $409K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 2002.

What was the worst natural disaster in New Milford, CT?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06776 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 06776?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the New Milford, CT area (ZIP 06776). 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 →

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