Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Washington Depot, CT area (ZIP 06793). These include 24 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (41% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (13%) 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 $205.5K 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 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2025.
Washington Depot 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.
Washington Depot has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $434K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2001.
Washington Depot has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 15, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Washington Depot 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.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06793 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (24 events), hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Washington Depot, CT, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $205.5K in property damage.
Yes, Washington Depot (ZIP 06793) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $205.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Washington Depot has 6 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 $434K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06793 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 $1.9M in property damage in the Washington Depot, CT area (ZIP 06793). 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 →