Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 05350 in Readsboro, VT. These include 15 blizzards, 14 floods, and 10 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 15 recorded incidents (37% 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 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (36%) 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 $628K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Readsboro has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2020.
Readsboro 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.
Readsboro 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 Readsboro 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 05350 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (15 events), floods (14 events), hailstorms (10 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Readsboro, VT, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $939.3K in property damage.
Yes, Readsboro (ZIP 05350) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $628K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05350 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 $1.6M in property damage in the Readsboro, VT area (ZIP 05350). 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 →