Danbury, CT (ZIP 06811) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $625K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Danbury is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2019.
Danbury has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $475K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2018.
Danbury has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 2018.
Danbury has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2018.
Danbury has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 10, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Danbury was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 15, 2018, which caused $210K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06811 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Danbury, CT, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Danbury (ZIP 06811) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 10, 2024.
Danbury has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $125K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06811 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 15, 2018. This event caused $210K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $625K in property damage in the Danbury, CT area (ZIP 06811). 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 →