Federal records document 181 natural disaster events in the Swanton, VT area (ZIP 05488). These include 144 blizzards, 17 hailstorms, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.4M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 144 recorded incidents (80% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 13, 2018.
Swanton 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.
Swanton 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.
Swanton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 30, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Swanton 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 05488 has experienced 181 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (144 events), hailstorms (17 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Swanton, VT, with 144 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.
Yes, Swanton (ZIP 05488) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 13, 2018.
Swanton 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 05488 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 $7.4M in property damage in the Swanton, VT area (ZIP 05488). 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 →