Northfield, CT (ZIP 06778) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (19 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Northfield 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.
Northfield has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $319K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 2010.
Northfield has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 15, 2020.
Northfield has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $37K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 21, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Northfield was Winter Storm on Mar 31, 1997, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 23, 2001), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06778 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Northfield, CT, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Northfield (ZIP 06778) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 21, 2003.
Northfield has 8 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 $319K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06778 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 $1.6M in property damage in the Northfield, CT area (ZIP 06778). 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 →