Government records show 323 natural disaster events affecting the Cambridge, VT area (ZIP 05444) — a notably active disaster history. These include 261 blizzards, 30 floods, and 20 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.9M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 261 recorded incidents (81% 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 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (60%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
Cambridge has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $870K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Cambridge 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.
Cambridge 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 Cambridge was Flash Flood on May 23, 2013, which caused $1.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Nov 1, 2019), causing $750K in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05444 has experienced 323 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (261 events), floods (30 events), hailstorms (20 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cambridge, VT, with 261 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.9M in property damage.
Yes, Cambridge (ZIP 05444) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2025.
Cambridge 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 05444 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 23, 2013. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.9M in property damage in the Cambridge, VT area (ZIP 05444). 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 →