Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 05251 in Dorset, VT. These include 18 floods, 15 blizzards, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 18 recorded incidents (40% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (44%) 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 $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 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.
Dorset has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Dorset has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
Dorset 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.
Dorset has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 1969.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dorset 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 05251 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), blizzards (15 events), hailstorms (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dorset, VT, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.3M in property damage.
Yes, Dorset (ZIP 05251) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Dorset has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 1969.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05251 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 $9.3M in property damage in the Dorset, VT area (ZIP 05251). 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 →