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06901 Stamford, CT — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Stamford, CT (06901)

ZIP code 06901 in Stamford, CT has a relatively limited disaster record, with 9 events documented. These include 3 floods, 2 hailstorms, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M.

🌊 Floods — Primary Hazard

Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (3 total). 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.

⛈️ Hailstorms

Stamford has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2010.

💨 Severe wind events

Stamford has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 2012.

🌍 Earthquakes

Stamford has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 28, 1991.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Stamford has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 18, 1973.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Stamford 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Stamford, CT (06901)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06901 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (3 events), hailstorms (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 06901?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stamford, CT, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 06901 (Stamford) prone to flooding?

Yes, Stamford (ZIP 06901) 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.

Has Stamford (06901) ever been hit by a tornado?

Stamford has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 18, 1973.

What was the worst natural disaster in Stamford, CT?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06901 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 30, 2010. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 06901?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Stamford, CT area (ZIP 06901). 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 →

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