Government records show 206 natural disaster events affecting the Milton, VT area (ZIP 05468) — a notably active disaster history. These include 144 blizzards, 34 hailstorms, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (144 total). Of these, 12 (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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 2021.
There have been 34 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 17% 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 $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (59%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 1, 2019.
Milton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 1983.
Milton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2007.
Milton has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 28, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Milton was Lakeshore Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 8, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 6, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05468 has experienced 206 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (144 events), hailstorms (34 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milton, VT, with 144 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.
Yes, Milton (ZIP 05468) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 1, 2019.
Milton has 5 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05468 was Lakeshore Flood, which occurred on May 1, 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 $11M in property damage in the Milton, VT area (ZIP 05468). 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 →