Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 06830 in Byram, CT. These include 6 floods, 4 hailstorms, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.3M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (6 total). Of these, 6 (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 $11.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Byram has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2023.
Byram 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.
Byram has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 12, 2006.
Byram has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 28, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Byram was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2021, which caused $5.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 30, 2010), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Mar 30, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06830 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (6 events), hailstorms (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Byram, CT, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.2M in property damage.
Yes, Byram (ZIP 06830) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Byram has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 12, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06830 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2021. This event caused $5.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.3M in property damage in the Byram, CT area (ZIP 06830). 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 →