ZIP code 05489, covering Underhill, VT, has 118 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 59 blizzards, 33 floods, and 23 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $74.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Underhill is blizzards, with 59 recorded events making up 50% 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.
There have been 33 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 24 (73%) 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 $70.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 19% 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 $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
Underhill has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2008.
Underhill has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 1960.
The most significant disaster event on record for Underhill was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $62.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 6, 1998), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on May 23, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05489 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (59 events), floods (33 events), hailstorms (23 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Underhill, VT, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.4M in property damage.
Yes, Underhill (ZIP 05489) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $70.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2025.
Underhill has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 1960.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05489 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 $74.2M in property damage in the Underhill, VT area (ZIP 05489). 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 →