Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 05358 in West Halifax, VT. These include 7 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $581K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (7 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
West Halifax has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $316K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
West Halifax has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 17, 1970.
West Halifax has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Halifax was EF1 Tornado on Aug 17, 1970, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 17, 2021), causing $200K in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05358 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Halifax, VT, with 7 events documented.
Yes, West Halifax (ZIP 05358) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $316K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
West Halifax has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $255K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 17, 1970.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05358 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 17, 1970. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $581K in property damage in the West Halifax, VT area (ZIP 05358). 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 →