Ridgefield, CT (ZIP 06877) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 51 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ridgefield is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2019.
Ridgefield has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2018.
Ridgefield has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2011.
Ridgefield has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 1968.
Ridgefield has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 31, 1997.
Ridgefield has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 2, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ridgefield was 76 mph High Wind on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $900K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 14, 1950), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06877 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ridgefield, CT, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Ridgefield (ZIP 06877) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 31, 1997.
Ridgefield 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 1968.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06877 was 76 mph High Wind, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $900K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Ridgefield, CT area (ZIP 06877). 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 →