Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 05260 in North Pownal, VT. These include 11 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $302.5K.
The dominant hazard type for North Pownal is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 23, 2024.
North Pownal has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2023.
North Pownal has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $152.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 2003.
North Pownal has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Pownal was EF1 Tornado on Jul 21, 2003, which caused $150K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05260 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Pownal, VT, with 11 events documented.
Yes, North Pownal (ZIP 05260) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 13, 2023.
North Pownal has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $152.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05260 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 21, 2003. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $302.5K in property damage in the North Pownal, VT area (ZIP 05260). 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 →