Government records show 263 natural disaster events affecting the Bradford, VT area (ZIP 05033) — a notably active disaster history. These include 228 blizzards, 15 hailstorms, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.7M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 87% of all recorded events (228 total). Of these, 20 (9%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 18, 2021.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (71%) 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2020.
Bradford has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 18, 2023.
Bradford has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 1972.
Bradford has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Mar 17, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bradford was Flash Flood on Jul 1, 2017, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Heat (Mar 17, 2012), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05033 has experienced 263 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (228 events), hailstorms (15 events), floods (14 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bradford, VT, with 228 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.1M in property damage.
Yes, Bradford (ZIP 05033) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2020.
Bradford has 2 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05033 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 1, 2017. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.7M in property damage in the Bradford, VT area (ZIP 05033). 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 →