Belvidere Center, VT (ZIP 05442) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 293 natural disaster events on record. These include 261 blizzards, 18 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.4M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 261 recorded incidents (89% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 23 (9%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 19, 2022.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (28%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $384K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2018.
Belvidere Center has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Belvidere Center has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2024.
Belvidere Center has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 18, 2023.
Belvidere Center has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belvidere Center was Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Heat (Mar 17, 2012), causing $750K in damages. 90 mph High Wind on Dec 1, 2010 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05442 has experienced 293 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (261 events), floods (18 events), severe wind events (5 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belvidere Center, VT, with 261 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.9M in property damage.
Yes, Belvidere Center (ZIP 05442) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $384K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 13, 2018.
Belvidere Center has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $125K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05442 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 21, 2013. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.4M in property damage in the Belvidere Center, VT area (ZIP 05442). 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 →