Federal records document 100 natural disaster events in the North Ferrisburg, VT area (ZIP 05473). These include 60 blizzards, 22 hailstorms, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.2M.
With 60 recorded incidents (60% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 22% 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 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (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 $25.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
North Ferrisburg has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Ferrisburg was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $21M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 28, 2011), causing $3M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 6, 1998 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05473 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (60 events), hailstorms (22 events), floods (15 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Ferrisburg, VT, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, North Ferrisburg (ZIP 05473) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.6M 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 05473 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 $27.2M in property damage in the North Ferrisburg, VT area (ZIP 05473). 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 →