Greenwich, CT (ZIP 06831) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 7 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.3M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 7 recorded incidents (29% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $9.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Greenwich has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2023.
Greenwich has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 2012.
Greenwich 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.
Greenwich has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 1997.
Greenwich has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 28, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Greenwich 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. Flash Flood on Oct 11, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06831 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), hailstorms (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greenwich, CT, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.2M in property damage.
Yes, Greenwich (ZIP 06831) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2021.
Greenwich 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 06831 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 $11.3M in property damage in the Greenwich, CT area (ZIP 06831). 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 →