Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 05152 in Peru, VT. These include 24 floods, 15 blizzards, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Peru is floods, with 24 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 15 (63%) 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 $9.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 $939.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 17, 2002.
Peru has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Peru has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 8, 2021.
Peru has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 22, 1992.
Peru has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 2, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Peru was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 1, 2017), causing $1.4M 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 05152 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (24 events), blizzards (15 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Peru, VT, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.5M in property damage.
Yes, Peru (ZIP 05152) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05152 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.4M in property damage in the Peru, VT area (ZIP 05152). 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 →