Government records show 436 natural disaster events affecting the Bolton Valley, VT area (ZIP 05477) — a notably active disaster history. These include 355 blizzards, 48 floods, and 21 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $92M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (355 total). Of these, 68 (19%) 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 $9.2M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 19, 2022.
There have been 48 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 28 (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 $79.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
Bolton Valley has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 18, 2023.
Bolton Valley has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2018.
Bolton Valley has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 9, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bolton Valley was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $62.5M in property damage. Another major event was Lakeshore Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $5M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05477 has experienced 436 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (355 events), floods (48 events), hailstorms (21 events), extreme cold events (6 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bolton Valley, VT, with 355 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.2M in property damage.
Yes, Bolton Valley (ZIP 05477) has 48 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $79.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05477 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $62.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $92M in property damage in the Bolton Valley, VT area (ZIP 05477). 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 →