Grafton, VT (ZIP 05146) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 17 floods, 11 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $132.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Grafton is floods, with 17 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 14 (82%) 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 $131.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $856.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 17, 2002.
Grafton has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $102.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 21, 2019.
Grafton has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grafton was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $105M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 10, 2023), causing $25M in damages. Winter Storm on Mar 31, 1997 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05146 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (17 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (4 events), and hailstorms (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grafton, VT, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $131.7M in property damage.
Yes, Grafton (ZIP 05146) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $131.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Grafton has 4 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 $102.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 21, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05146 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $105M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $132.7M in property damage in the Grafton, VT area (ZIP 05146). 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 →