Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the West Cornwall, CT area (ZIP 06796). These include 18 blizzards, 17 floods, and 16 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 31% of all recorded events (18 total). Of these, 5 (28%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (47%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2018.
West Cornwall has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 2, 2020.
West Cornwall has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Cornwall was EF2 Tornado on Jul 10, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 9, 2023), causing $1M in damages. Winter Storm on Mar 31, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06796 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (18 events), floods (17 events), hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Cornwall, CT, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, West Cornwall (ZIP 06796) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
West Cornwall 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 $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 2, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06796 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 10, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.9M in property damage in the West Cornwall, CT area (ZIP 06796). 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 →