ZIP code 06791, covering Harwinton, CT, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Harwinton is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Harwinton 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.
Harwinton has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $859K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 2010.
Harwinton has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $8.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Harwinton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 15, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harwinton was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $8M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Winter Storm (Mar 31, 1997), causing $1M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jul 21, 2010 also caused significant damage ($565K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06791 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harwinton, CT, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14K in property damage.
Yes, Harwinton (ZIP 06791) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2021.
Harwinton 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 $859K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06791 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.2M in property damage in the Harwinton, CT area (ZIP 06791). 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 →