Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 06782 in Plymouth, CT. These include 17 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $62.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 82 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Plymouth is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 35% 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.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 2010.
Plymouth 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.
Plymouth has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $8.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Plymouth has experienced 4 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 Nov 15, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plymouth 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. Flood on Aug 28, 2011 also caused significant damage ($8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06782 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (7 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plymouth, CT, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Plymouth (ZIP 06782) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Plymouth has 11 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 $52.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06782 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 $62.8M in property damage in the Plymouth, CT area (ZIP 06782). 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 →