South Kent, CT (ZIP 06785) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 10 blizzards, 10 floods, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 10 recorded incidents (33% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
South Kent has experienced 10 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $209K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
South Kent has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 2, 2017.
South Kent has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 27, 2014.
South Kent has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 21, 1951.
South Kent has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Kent 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 06785 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (10 events), floods (10 events), hailstorms (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Kent, CT, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, South Kent (ZIP 06785) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $209K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
South Kent has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 21, 1951.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06785 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 $1.7M in property damage in the South Kent, CT area (ZIP 06785). 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 →