Saint Albans, VT (ZIP 05478) has experienced 195 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 144 blizzards, 26 hailstorms, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Saint Albans is blizzards, with 144 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. 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 26 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $47K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (57%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 1, 2019.
Saint Albans has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 3, 1970.
Saint Albans has experienced 4 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 Jul 30, 2019.
Saint Albans 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 Saint Albans was Lakeshore Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 6, 1998), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05478 has experienced 195 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (144 events), hailstorms (26 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Albans, VT, with 144 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.
Yes, Saint Albans (ZIP 05478) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 1, 2019.
Saint Albans has 4 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 $55K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 3, 1970.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05478 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 $8.1M in property damage in the Saint Albans, VT area (ZIP 05478). 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 →