Wilton, CT (ZIP 06897) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 6 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 50 injuries.
With 6 recorded incidents (26% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 2, 2018.
Wilton has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $950K 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 Oct 29, 2012.
Wilton 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.
Wilton has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $327.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 2, 2018.
Wilton has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Wilton 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 Wilton 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 06897 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 26% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilton, CT, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Wilton (ZIP 06897) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Wilton has 4 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 $327.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 2, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06897 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 $1.4M in property damage in the Wilton, CT area (ZIP 06897). 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 →