ZIP code 05456, covering Ferrisburg, VT, has 87 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 60 blizzards, 13 hailstorms, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Ferrisburg is blizzards, with 60 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (12%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 23, 2003.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 $22.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Ferrisburg has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 28, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ferrisburg was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $21M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 6, 1998), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05456 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (60 events), hailstorms (13 events), floods (12 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ferrisburg, VT, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Ferrisburg (ZIP 05456) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05456 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $21M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.8M in property damage in the Ferrisburg, VT area (ZIP 05456). 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 →