Townshend, VT (ZIP 05353) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 17 floods, 16 blizzards, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 17 recorded incidents (40% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 13 (76%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 38% 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.
Townshend has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2013.
Townshend has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 21, 2019.
Townshend 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 Townshend was Flash Flood on Jul 29, 2021, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Mar 31, 1997), causing $750K in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 29, 2021 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05353 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (17 events), blizzards (16 events), hailstorms (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Townshend, VT, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.8M in property damage.
Yes, Townshend (ZIP 05353) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
Townshend has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 21, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05353 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 $3.9M in property damage in the Townshend, VT area (ZIP 05353). 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 →