Federal records document 132 natural disaster events in the Vergennes, VT area (ZIP 05491). These include 60 blizzards, 43 hailstorms, and 20 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.6M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (60 total). Of these, 7 (12%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 23, 2003.
There have been 43 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (75%) 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 $25.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Vergennes has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $535K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 30, 2022.
Vergennes has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vergennes was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $21M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 27, 2011), causing $1.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 3, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05491 has experienced 132 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (60 events), hailstorms (43 events), floods (20 events), severe wind events (7 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vergennes, VT, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Vergennes (ZIP 05491) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Vergennes has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $35K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05491 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $21M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.6M in property damage in the Vergennes, VT area (ZIP 05491). 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 →