Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 05354 in Vernon, VT. These include 19 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Vernon is floods, with 19 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (47%) 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 $24.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
Vernon has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 6, 2014.
Vernon has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 3, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vernon 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05354 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (19 events), hailstorms (16 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vernon, VT, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24.3M in property damage.
Yes, Vernon (ZIP 05354) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Vernon has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05354 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 $24.4M in property damage in the Vernon, VT area (ZIP 05354). 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 →