Manchester, VT (ZIP 05254) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 15 blizzards, 15 floods, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 15 recorded incidents (38% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (40%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Manchester has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 1, 2016.
Manchester 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.
Manchester 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.
Manchester 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 Manchester was Winter Storm on Mar 31, 1997, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05254 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (15 events), floods (15 events), hailstorms (7 events), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Manchester, VT, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $939.3K in property damage.
Yes, Manchester (ZIP 05254) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Manchester 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 05254 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 $2.1M in property damage in the Manchester, VT area (ZIP 05254). 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 →