Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 06807 in Cos Cob, CT. These include 4 floods, 4 severe wind events, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 4 recorded incidents (33% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Cos Cob has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 2012.
Cos Cob has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2011.
Cos Cob has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 28, 1991.
Cos Cob has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 18, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cos Cob was Flood on Mar 30, 2010, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 30, 2010), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 11, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06807 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), hailstorms (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cos Cob, CT, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6M in property damage.
Yes, Cos Cob (ZIP 06807) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Cos Cob has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 18, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06807 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 30, 2010. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Cos Cob, CT area (ZIP 06807). 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 →