Roxbury, CT (ZIP 06783) has experienced 67 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 29 floods, 12 hailstorms, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Roxbury is floods, with 29 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (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 $281.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2017.
Roxbury 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.
Roxbury has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $459K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 9, 2011.
Roxbury has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $308K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 15, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Roxbury 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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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06783 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (29 events), hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), and severe wind events (8 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Roxbury, CT, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $281.5K in property damage.
Yes, Roxbury (ZIP 06783) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $281.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Roxbury 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 $459K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06783 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 $2.3M in property damage in the Roxbury, CT area (ZIP 06783). 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 →