Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 06801 in Bethel, CT. These include 14 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $315K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 14 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2019.
Bethel has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $190K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2018.
Bethel has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2007.
Bethel has experienced 2 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 $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bethel was Flash Flood on Aug 18, 2024, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06801 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bethel, CT, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Bethel (ZIP 06801) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $120K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Bethel has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06801 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 18, 2024. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $315K in property damage in the Bethel, CT area (ZIP 06801). 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 →