Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 05158 in Westminster, VT. These include 24 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 24 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (60%) 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 $12.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have 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 22% 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westminster was Flash Flood on Oct 9, 2005, which caused $10M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 29, 2021), causing $1M 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 05158 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (15 events), and blizzards (11 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westminster, VT, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Yes, Westminster (ZIP 05158) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05158 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 9, 2005. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.1M in property damage in the Westminster, VT area (ZIP 05158). 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 →