Federal records document 97 natural disaster events in the Richford, VT area (ZIP 05476). These include 62 blizzards, 18 hailstorms, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1B. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (62 total). Of these, 6 (10%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 23, 2003.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% 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 $1B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richford was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $500.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 28, 2011), causing $500.3M 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 05476 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (62 events), hailstorms (18 events), and floods (17 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richford, VT, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Richford (ZIP 05476) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05476 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $500.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1B in property damage in the Richford, VT area (ZIP 05476). 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 →