Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 05361 in Whitingham, VT. These include 11 blizzards, 10 hailstorms, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (11 total). Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $856.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 17, 2002.
Whitingham has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2020.
Whitingham has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $520K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Whitingham has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 3, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whitingham was Winter Storm on Mar 31, 1997, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 16, 2007), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05361 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (11 events), hailstorms (10 events), floods (8 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whitingham, VT, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $856.4K in property damage.
Yes, Whitingham (ZIP 05361) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $520K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Whitingham has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05361 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 $1.4M in property damage in the Whitingham, VT area (ZIP 05361). 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 →