Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 06779 in Oakville, CT. These include 11 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 127 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Oakville is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 31% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
Oakville 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.
Oakville has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Oakville has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $54.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 3, 1996.
Oakville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 24, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oakville was EF2 Tornado on Jul 10, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 10, 1989), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 24, 1962 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06779 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oakville, CT, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Oakville (ZIP 06779) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $650K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Oakville has 6 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 $54.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06779 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 $56.7M in property damage in the Oakville, CT area (ZIP 06779). 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 →