Government records show 299 natural disaster events affecting the East Montpelier, VT area (ZIP 05651) — a notably active disaster history. These include 254 blizzards, 31 floods, and 10 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $119.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for East Montpelier is blizzards, with 254 recorded events making up 85% 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 31 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (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 $113.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2025.
East Montpelier has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2012.
East Montpelier 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.
East Montpelier 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Montpelier 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 05651 has experienced 299 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (254 events), floods (31 events), hailstorms (10 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Montpelier, VT, with 254 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.2M in property damage.
Yes, East Montpelier (ZIP 05651) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $113.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05651 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 $119.4M in property damage in the East Montpelier, VT area (ZIP 05651). 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 →