Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 06784 in Sherman, CT. These include 13 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $802.5K. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (13 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2023.
Sherman has experienced 8 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 $128K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 10, 2024.
Sherman has experienced 6 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 May 15, 2018.
Sherman has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $372.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2018.
Sherman has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sherman was EF2 Tornado on Aug 21, 1951, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 15, 2018), causing $210K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06784 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sherman, CT, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Sherman (ZIP 06784) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $128K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 10, 2024.
Sherman has 5 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 $372.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06784 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 21, 1951. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $802.5K in property damage in the Sherman, CT area (ZIP 06784). 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 →