Riverside, CT (ZIP 06878) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 floods, 3 severe wind events, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Riverside is floods, with 3 recorded events making up 30% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 30, 2010.
Riverside has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 2012.
Riverside has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2011.
Riverside has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 28, 1991.
Riverside has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 18, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for Riverside was Flood on Mar 30, 2010, which caused $2M 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 06878 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), hailstorms (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Riverside, CT, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6M in property damage.
Yes, Riverside (ZIP 06878) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 30, 2010.
Riverside has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 18, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06878 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 30, 2010. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Riverside, CT area (ZIP 06878). 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 →