New Canaan, CT (ZIP 06840) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 5 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $350K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 5 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 2, 2018.
New Canaan has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 2, 2018.
New Canaan has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2010.
New Canaan has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 28, 1991.
New Canaan has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 6, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Canaan was EF2 Tornado on Jul 14, 1950, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06840 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Canaan, CT, with 5 events documented.
Yes, New Canaan (ZIP 06840) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 6, 2008.
New Canaan has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $325K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 2, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06840 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 14, 1950. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $350K in property damage in the New Canaan, CT area (ZIP 06840). 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 →