Government records show 454 natural disaster events affecting the Williston, VT area (ZIP 05495) — a notably active disaster history. These include 355 blizzards, 45 floods, and 40 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.9M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 355 recorded incidents (78% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 68 (19%) 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 $9.2M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 19, 2022.
There have been 45 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 24 (53%) 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2024.
There have been 40 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 9% 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 $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
Williston has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 18, 2023.
Williston has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2018.
Williston has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 9, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Williston was Lakeshore Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 6, 1998), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 8, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05495 has experienced 454 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (355 events), floods (45 events), hailstorms (40 events), extreme cold events (6 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Williston, VT, with 355 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.2M in property damage.
Yes, Williston (ZIP 05495) has 45 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2024.
Williston has 2 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05495 was Lakeshore Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2011. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.9M in property damage in the Williston, VT area (ZIP 05495). 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 →