ZIP code 05156, covering Springfield, VT, has 59 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 25 floods, 23 hailstorms, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $137.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (25 total). Of these, 23 (92%) 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 $134M 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 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2024.
Springfield has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $111K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2022.
Springfield has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 Mar 6, 2011.
Springfield has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $153K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Springfield 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. Ice Storm on Jan 7, 1998 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05156 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (25 events), hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Springfield, VT, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $134M in property damage.
Yes, Springfield (ZIP 05156) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $134M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Springfield has 7 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 $111K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05156 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 $137.4M in property damage in the Springfield, VT area (ZIP 05156). 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 →