ZIP code 06855 in Norwalk, CT has a relatively limited disaster record, with 6 events documented. These include 3 hailstorms, 1 flood, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $50K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 3 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm 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 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 1971.
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 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 21, 2010, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06855 has experienced 6 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (3 events), flood (1 event), tornado (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 3 events documented.
Yes, Norwalk (ZIP 06855) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 6, 2008.
Norwalk has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06855 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 21, 2010. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50K in property damage in the Norwalk, CT area (ZIP 06855). 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 →