Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 06331
Canterbury, Connecticut
Risk Summary for ZIP 06331
ZIP 06331 scores 5.0/10 (Moderate risk), near the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hurricane.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 06331, Connecticut
Located along the northeastern Atlantic Seaboard, ZIP 06331 serves the Canterbury community. The humid continental climate of this part of Connecticut — bringing cold winters, warm summers, and four well-defined seasons — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.
ZIP 06331's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.0/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hurricane risk defines the natural hazard environment here, requiring residents to maintain seasonal preparedness plans and insurance coverage for wind and flood damage. Secondary hazards include ice storm and landslide.
Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 06331's natural disaster risk is near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, considerably below the 6.8/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hurricane and ice storm, as measured by FEMA across Connecticut. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 06331 residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for hurricane is recommended.
What this means for ZIP 06331: Hurricane preparedness
- Know your evacuation zone and route before hurricane season begins each June.
- Keep at least a week of supplies on hand; power and water service can be disrupted for days after landfall.
- Wind damage is usually covered by homeowners insurance, but storm-surge flooding requires separate flood coverage.
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Local Factors for ZIP 06331
These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 06331 from other communities in Connecticut County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
5,145
Small TownGeographic Zone
Atlantic Coast
Hurricane, nor'easter & coastal flood risk
Climate Band
Moderate Continental
Latitude 41.7°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 3.2/10
Coordinates
41.6972° N, 72.0011° W
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
Recent Climate Data for ZIP 06331
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only — consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.