With 332 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 05641 in Barre, VT has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 254 blizzards, 45 floods, and 27 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $123.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Barre is blizzards, with 254 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 42 (17%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has 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 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 26 (58%) 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 $117.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $57K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2012.
Barre has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 18, 2023.
Barre has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2018.
Barre has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barre was Flash Flood on Jul 11, 2023, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 26, 2011), causing $5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 10, 2024 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05641 has experienced 332 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (254 events), floods (45 events), hailstorms (27 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barre, VT, with 254 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.2M in property damage.
Yes, Barre (ZIP 05641) has 45 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $117.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2025.
Barre has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $125K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05641 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 11, 2023. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $123.8M in property damage in the Barre, VT area (ZIP 05641). 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 →