Government records show 258 natural disaster events affecting the Brookfield, VT area (ZIP 05036) — a notably active disaster history. These include 228 blizzards, 15 floods, and 11 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.8M.
With 228 recorded incidents (88% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (67%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2015.
Brookfield 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.
Brookfield 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.
Brookfield has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brookfield was Heat on Mar 17, 2012, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 3, 2013), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05036 has experienced 258 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (228 events), floods (15 events), hailstorms (11 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brookfield, VT, with 228 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.1M in property damage.
Yes, Brookfield (ZIP 05036) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05036 was Heat, which occurred on Mar 17, 2012. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.8M in property damage in the Brookfield, VT area (ZIP 05036). 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 →