Norwalk, CT (ZIP 06854) shows 8 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $100K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (4 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 2, 2018.
Norwalk has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 2, 2018.
Norwalk 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.
Norwalk has experienced 1 severe wind event 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Norwalk was EF1 Tornado on Oct 2, 2018, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06854 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norwalk, CT, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Norwalk (ZIP 06854) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 6, 2008.
Norwalk has 2 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 $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 2, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06854 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 2, 2018. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $100K in property damage in the Norwalk, CT area (ZIP 06854). 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 →