Putney, VT (ZIP 05346) has experienced 79 recorded natural disaster events based on federal source records. These include 34 hailstorms, 32 floods, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (34 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2024.
There have been 32 recorded floods in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (50%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $856.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 17, 2002.
Putney has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Putney was Flash Flood on Jul 29, 2021, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 29, 2021), causing $1M in damages. Winter Storm on Mar 31, 1997 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 05346 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (32 events), blizzards (11 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Putney, VT, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Yes, Putney (ZIP 05346) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Putney has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05346 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 29, 2021. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Putney, VT area (ZIP 05346). This figure is based on historical records from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present plus older wildfire source records where available. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →