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Natural Disasters in Vermont: History & Risk Data

53,437 recorded disaster events across 249 ZIP codes.

State Statistics

53,437
Total Events
$6.3B
Total Damage
464
Total Deaths
249
ZIP Codes

Event Timeline

08961792268835821953: 6 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage19531954: 3 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage1955: 21 events, 0 deaths, $0.3M damage1957: 23 events, 0 deaths, $0.5M damage1958: 21 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage1959: 3 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage1960: 24 events, 0 deaths, $0.2M damage19601961: 24 events, 0 deaths, $0.2M damage1962: 43 events, 0 deaths, $0.7M damage1963: 2 events, 0 deaths, $0.1M damage1964: 23 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage1965: 4 events, 0 deaths, $0.1M damage1966: 18 events, 0 deaths, $1.1M damage19661968: 32 events, 0 deaths, $0.2M damage1969: 13 events, 0 deaths, $0.2M damage1970: 16 events, 0 deaths, $1.4M damage1971: 7 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage1972: 15 events, 0 deaths, $0.2M damage1973: 56 events, 0 deaths, $1.3M damage19731974: 8 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage1975: 34 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage1976: 12 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage1977: 7 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage1979: 10 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage1980: 38 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage19801982: 3 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage1983: 51 events, 0 deaths, $20.0M damage1984: 17 events, 0 deaths, $0.1M damage1985: 17 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage1986: 32 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage1987: 45 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage19871988: 24 events, 0 deaths, $0.5M damage1989: 14 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage1990: 8 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage1991: 5 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage1992: 13 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage1995: 1 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage19951996: 2160 events, 20 deaths, $77.2M damage1997: 2983 events, 23 deaths, $66.3M damage1998: 1545 events, 0 deaths, $107.4M damage1999: 2075 events, 0 deaths, $12.7M damage2000: 3496 events, 27 deaths, $32.9M damage2001: 2873 events, 12 deaths, $61.6M damage20012002: 3047 events, 0 deaths, $25.3M damage2003: 2047 events, 14 deaths, $23.9M damage2004: 937 events, 12 deaths, $10.2M damage2005: 3384 events, 4 deaths, $71.8M damage2006: 1887 events, 36 deaths, $13.8M damage2007: 3582 events, 0 deaths, $139.1M damage20072008: 3481 events, 72 deaths, $77.0M damage2009: 1527 events, 0 deaths, $15.0M damage2010: 1555 events, 0 deaths, $84.7M damage2011: 2528 events, 87 deaths, $3838.7M damage2012: 1567 events, 0 deaths, $170.6M damage2013: 1187 events, 0 deaths, $127.6M damage20132014: 1221 events, 0 deaths, $62.3M damage2015: 1254 events, 42 deaths, $29.1M damage2016: 646 events, 27 deaths, $10.2M damage2017: 1548 events, 0 deaths, $107.0M damage2018: 1454 events, 35 deaths, $39.7M damage2019: 1544 events, 0 deaths, $49.7M damage20192020: 780 events, 0 deaths, $40.3M damage2021: 939 events, 19 deaths, $38.3M damage2022: 331 events, 6 deaths, $7.5M damage2023: 719 events, 10 deaths, $797.5M damage2024: 298 events, 18 deaths, $144.6M damage2025: 149 events, 0 deaths, $13.7M damage2025
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Hazard Breakdown

❄️blizzard
44K events·330 deaths·$768.8M
Low:19.9K
Moderate:19.2K
High:3.7K
Severe:1.1K
🌊flood
4.9K events·58 deaths·$5.2B
Low:1.4K
Moderate:1K
High:1.3K
Severe:1.2K
⛈️hail
3.3K events·0 deaths·$8.2M
Low:3.1K
Moderate:120
High:19
🥶cold
425 events·14 deaths·$71M
Low:14
Moderate:274
High:127
Severe:10
💨wind
348 events·0 deaths·$70.1M
Low:294
Moderate:39
High:7
Severe:8
🌪️tornado
256 events·0 deaths·$33.2M
Low:161
Moderate:88
High:7
🌡️heat
240 events·62 deaths·$141.5M
Low:44
High:12
Severe:184
🔥wildfire
8 events·0 deaths·$0
Low:8
🌍earthquake
3 events·0 deaths·$0
Low:3

Most Affected ZIP Codes in Vermont

05452 459 events 05495 454 events 05446 453 events 05465 449 events 05403 441 events 05477 436 events 05450 425 events 05443 421 events 05448 414 events 05753 412 events

📊 Vermont Disaster Profile

Vermont has one of the most extensive natural disaster records in the United States, with 53,437 documented events spread across 249 ZIP codes. The cumulative documented property damage stands at $6.3B. A total of 464 fatalities have been attributed to natural disasters in the state.

⚠️ Hazard Distribution

Blizzards lead Vermont's disaster profile with 43,996 events (82%), causing $768.8M in property damage. Other significant hazards include floods (4,873 events, $5.2B in damages), hailstorms (3,288 events, $8.2M in damages), and extreme cold events (425 events, $71M in damages). Vermont has no recorded hurricanes in the dataset.

📍 Geographic Impact

The most disaster-affected areas in Vermont include ZIP 05452 (459 events, $24.8M in damages), ZIP 05495 (454 events, $24.9M in damages), and ZIP 05446 (453 events, $23.7M in damages).

📈 Trends Over Time

Disaster frequency in Vermont has increased markedly over time. The average annual event count in recent decades is roughly 7591% higher than in earlier periods of the record. The year 2007 stands out as particularly active, with 3,582 events recorded — likely driven by a major weather system or disaster season.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Vermont

What natural disasters occur in Vermont?

Vermont has experienced 53,437 documented natural disaster events. The hazard types recorded include blizzards (43,996), floods (4,873), hailstorms (3,288), extreme cold events (425), severe wind events (348), tornadoes (256), extreme heat events (240), wildfires (8), and earthquakes (3). The most common hazard is blizzards, accounting for 82% of all events.

What are the most disaster-prone areas in Vermont?

Based on historical records, the most disaster-affected ZIP codes in Vermont are ZIP 05452 (459 events), ZIP 05495 (454 events), ZIP 05446 (453 events), ZIP 05465 (449 events), and ZIP 05403 (441 events). These areas have the highest concentration of recorded natural disaster events in the state.

How much damage have natural disasters caused in Vermont?

Natural disasters have caused a documented $6.3B in property damage across Vermont. This total is based on records from FEMA, NOAA, and USGS, covering events from the 1950s onward. The actual figure is likely higher, as not all events have complete damage records.

About This Data

State-level data aggregated 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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