Brattleboro, VT (ZIP 05301) has experienced 95 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 floods, 30 hailstorms, and 16 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.8M.
With 39 recorded incidents (41% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 23 (59%) 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 $26.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
There have been 30 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 $936.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 17, 2002.
Brattleboro has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $507.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 2022.
Brattleboro has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 6, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brattleboro was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $22M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 18, 2005), causing $1.2M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 29, 2021 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05301 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (39 events), hailstorms (30 events), blizzards (16 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brattleboro, VT, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26.3M in property damage.
Yes, Brattleboro (ZIP 05301) has 39 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Brattleboro has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $507.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05301 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $22M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.8M in property damage in the Brattleboro, VT area (ZIP 05301). 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 →