Federal records document 114 natural disaster events in the Westford, VT area (ZIP 05494). These include 59 blizzards, 27 hailstorms, and 22 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 59 recorded incidents (52% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 27 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% 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 $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2016.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (64%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2025.
Westford has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 1983.
Westford has experienced 3 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westford was Ice Storm on Jan 6, 1998, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 8, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 9, 2015 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05494 has experienced 114 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (59 events), hailstorms (27 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westford, VT, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.4M in property damage.
Yes, Westford (ZIP 05494) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2025.
Westford has 3 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05494 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.5M in property damage in the Westford, VT area (ZIP 05494). 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 →