ZIP code 05201, covering Bennington, VT, has 59 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 22 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Bennington is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 23, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% 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.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (36%) 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 $888K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Bennington has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $834.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 2003.
Bennington has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 17, 2006.
Bennington 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bennington was Winter Storm on Mar 31, 1997, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 31, 1998), causing $630K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05201 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (15 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bennington, VT, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $325K in property damage.
Yes, Bennington (ZIP 05201) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $888K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Bennington has 5 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 $834.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05201 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Mar 31, 1997. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Bennington, VT area (ZIP 05201). 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 →