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05482 Shelburne, VT — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Shelburne, VT (05482)

Federal records document 112 natural disaster events in the Shelburne, VT area (ZIP 05482). These include 59 blizzards, 30 hailstorms, and 21 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.

❄️ Blizzards — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Shelburne is blizzards, with 59 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 12 (20%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 23, 2003.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 30 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% 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 $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.

🌊 Floods

There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (62%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Shelburne has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 1973.

💨 Severe wind events

Shelburne has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 4, 2000.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Shelburne was Ice Storm on Jan 6, 1998, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 29, 2017), causing $350K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Shelburne, VT (05482)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05482 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (59 events), hailstorms (30 events), floods (21 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 53% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 05482?

Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shelburne, VT, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.4M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 05482 (Shelburne) prone to flooding?

Yes, Shelburne (ZIP 05482) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2025.

Has Shelburne (05482) ever been hit by a tornado?

Shelburne has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 1973.

What was the worst natural disaster in Shelburne, VT?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05482 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 6, 1998. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 05482?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Shelburne, VT area (ZIP 05482). 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 →

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