South Newfane, VT (ZIP 05351) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 16 blizzards, 12 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M.
The dominant hazard type for South Newfane is blizzards, with 16 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. 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.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (67%) 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 $830K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
South Newfane has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2013.
South Newfane has experienced 2 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). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Newfane was Winter Storm on Mar 31, 1997, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 29, 2021), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05351 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (16 events), floods (12 events), hailstorms (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Newfane, VT, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $936.4K in property damage.
Yes, South Newfane (ZIP 05351) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $830K 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 05351 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 $1.8M in property damage in the South Newfane, VT area (ZIP 05351). 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 →