East Fairfield, VT (ZIP 05448) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 414 natural disaster events on record. These include 349 blizzards, 40 floods, and 14 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for East Fairfield is blizzards, with 349 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 28 (8%) 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 $6.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 19, 2022.
There have been 40 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (43%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2016.
East Fairfield has experienced 5 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 18, 2023.
East Fairfield has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 2008.
East Fairfield has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Mar 17, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Fairfield was Ice Storm on Dec 20, 2013, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Lakeshore Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $1M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 6, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05448 has experienced 414 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (349 events), floods (40 events), hailstorms (14 events), extreme cold events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Fairfield, VT, with 349 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.3M in property damage.
Yes, East Fairfield (ZIP 05448) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2025.
East Fairfield has 4 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 $175K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05448 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 20, 2013. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.3M in property damage in the East Fairfield, VT area (ZIP 05448). 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 →