Federal records document 110 natural disaster events in the Hinesburg, VT area (ZIP 05461). These include 59 blizzards, 26 floods, and 22 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (59 total). Of these, 12 (20%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 23, 2003.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (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 $7.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
Hinesburg has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 1, 2005.
Hinesburg has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hinesburg was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 6, 1998), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 25, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05461 has experienced 110 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (59 events), floods (26 events), hailstorms (22 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hinesburg, VT, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.4M in property damage.
Yes, Hinesburg (ZIP 05461) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2025.
Hinesburg has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05461 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.5M in property damage in the Hinesburg, VT area (ZIP 05461). 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 →